How to Pack Your Halloween Decorations
As Halloween season is coming to an end and massive packing is ensuing afterward, we need to jump in with some suggestions, especially if you are relocating after the holidays. The best time for relocation is, actually, after the holidays are over, but that is another topic – this time, we can focus on packing up all that spooky décor. We know how to pack the clothes, even kitchenware, but what to do with the Halloween stuff? How can we pack all our “terrifying” Halloween decorations for relocation? Check out these useful pieces of advice to pack with ease. What to Throw Away? Before you start packing, it’s crucial to get rid of the decorations you know you won’t need next year. Let’s face it – even if we don’t plan to buy some Halloween décor for the next season, we end up doing it anyway. What do you know you won’t need next year? Declutter before packing immediately. Clean Before Packing Decorations get dirty, especially the ones that stand in front of your house. And on top of that, dirty items can attract insects or even mold. To prevent that from happening, take some time to clean your décor before putting it in the boxes. Use Sturdy Packaging Some Halloween decorations can get quite pricey and fragile, as well. Sturdy packaging and proper wrapping will avoid damage. You won’t go wrong with sturdy plastic boxes as they will protect the items, especially during relocation. Save Original Packaging If you can save the original packaging of some decoration, it will provide good protection, as well. Just make sure to...
Box Guide – Types of Moving Boxes
When one pictures a box, their mind immediately goes to a typical, cardboard box image since that used to be the most common thing we could see. Nowadays, things have changed quite a bit, and we have a huge array of boxes, especially when it comes to moving. They come in different shapes and sizes, as well as materials. Besides the difference between cardboard and plastic boxes for moving, what are the other types? Let’s check them out together. Medium-Sized Boxes In boxes like these, you can store a variety of items, but they are best suited for heavy items such as books or other pieces with more weight to them. Large Boxes You can store so many different items in your large boxes such as toys, pans, and pots, or even small appliances. For bulkier items, you can find even an extra-large box size. Wardrobe Boxes These massive boxes are intended for your clothes as they have incorporated hangers. They make the wardrobe packing process so much easier since you can easily transfer your clothes from one closet to another. How to Choose the Right Boxes? Choosing the right boxes (and the boxes or a certain material, be it cardboard or plastic) depends on your individual needs, preferences, and the number of items you are dealing with. Make sure to arm yourself with durable, stackable crates that are easy to work with. That’s how you will be able to pack for relocation...
Packing Tricks to Relocate Stress-Free
Everybody approaches packing as a chore, it seems. We understand why you might feel like it’s tedious and something you would like to procrastinate on, but when approached properly, packing doesn’t have to cause you stress. Whatever you do, whether it’s looking at how to pack a garage or bedroom, you can make it stress-free. Since packing before the relocation is a must, there must be ways to make it a comfortable experience. Here is how to pack without stress. Start Right after Setting Moving Date Usually, we get that initial motivation and urge to do something in the early stages of the relocation and, as time goes by, the less we do, the less we feel like starting in the first place. That’s why you should utilize that initial enthusiasm and start as soon as you set the moving date. Start With Cleaning Storage Sometimes, we don’t even realize how much stuff we have lying around. If you start with purging, the packing will become a much more pleasant experience once you realize you’re getting rid of old items you forgot you had. Pack Rooms and Things You Don’t Use If you have a guest room, for example, you can pack it up first because you don’t need it. The same goes with clothes from the opposite seasons of which you are in and other items you don’t need at the moment. Use Good-Quality Boxes It can be quite unnerving to make an effort and pack the items into a box – and then the box falls apart. Since cardboard (not necessarily, but sometimes) can betray you, go...
How to Choose the Right Boxes for Packing
To transport our belongings the right way and keep them safe and in one piece during the relocation, we need appropriate boxes. We can choose between a variety of cardboard and plastic boxes for moving, but which ones would fit the best? Most likely is that you would find all of them useful. Let’s see which boxes to use for which items and how. Plastic is More Durable When you are on the cautious side, it pays off in the long run. If you want to be safe with the choice of boxes and not think about the items that possibly need long-term storage or some heavier or more fragile items. Plastic crates are easily stackable, less susceptible to breakage, and have an impenetrable barrier for moisture and liquid. Cardboard is Cheap and Easy Most of us would opt for at least a few cardboard boxes for multiple reasons, one of them being the fact that we probably already have some cardboard boxes lying around in our homes. These boxes are cheaper, easy to get, and can help you relocate for sure. However, being careful is of the essence as these boxes can fall apart if moisture reaches them, can’t handle items that are too heavy, and you have to be careful while stacking them in the moving truck. Mix and Match Depending on your budget, beliefs, and comfort, you can opt for either only plastic or only cardboard. However, you can achieve balance by mixing them. Use cardboard boxes for lighter items and the ones you know you will unpack (as well as original boxes of the appliances),...
