COVID-19 Pandemic & Relocation – Best Tips
How to prepare for a move during COVID-19? What is the safest way to pack your belongings? In the time when we are all germophobes, here are a few tips to do it safely.
Plastic Boxes Dilemma – Are They Good for Moving?
Whether you’re moving home locally, close to your neighborhood, or far away, you will need boxes for your books, clothes, and miscellaneous items. How you pack your belongings is crucial – we need to know how to pack safely, as well as how to organize packing and make it practical. One of the major dilemmas, however, has been the one between the materials of the packing boxes. Should we choose good ol’ cardboard or plastic? Blubox insists on the ever-efficient and user-friendly plastic crates. So, why are the plastic boxes a better choice than a cardboard option? Let’s find out together, based on three criteria. Environmental awareness How in the world can plastic be better for the environment, one might ask. Plastic can be recycled only a certain amount of time. That is true. However, producing paper leaves a more significant carbon footprint. Not to mention the chunk of our nature we destroy to create all that paper and cardboard. Plastic crates are rentable and can be, therefore, used many times. User-friendliness One might opt for either buying cardboard boxes or using some old boxes they already have or might have found. We agree that cardboard can be a no-cost option – but if you are having a hard time stacking them and transporting them, you get double the effort. Safety Cardboard is, unfortunately, a flimsy material that gets damp very quickly. On the other hand, rentable plastic crates are stackable and easy to carry. There are different sizes and shapes which can cater to your needs, depending on the size and shapes of items you own. See? Sometimes,...
Packing – When and How to Start?
Many of you would agree that packing doesn’t even sound fun, let along actually is. We can agree on one thing – packing is a process that requires somewhat of a strategy. For example, if you are moving locally and packing the last minute, it can be a nightmare. However, it doesn’t have to be! Whether you need to squeeze in your relocation into a few days or have enough time to plan everything out, we have a solution for you. When packing, the essential things to know are how and when to start doing it. This guide will make packing less tedious and more enjoyable. When to Start? The answer is as simple as it can be – as soon as possible! It doesn’t matter how much time you have. Even if you have months before the actual relocation day if you start early enough, you will thank yourself later for making a smart decision. Also, even if you are short on time, spending less time on panicking and getting down to business immediately will give you a head start. How to Start? Regardless of how much time you have, the smartest thing to do first is to start packing the items you need the least. You can start with the seasonal clothes, stuff from the basement, long-forgotten photos and school memories you know you won’t need but can’t go anywhere without, etc. Also, this cannot go without the big purge beforehand – get rid of all the items you most certainly don’t need anymore. Conscious Packing It’s possible to pack and do well for the environment. Instead...
