Moving is something that you have to prepare for regardless if you are moving out of university to your first apartment or if you are moving from a house that you lived for a decade. It is easy to underestimate the amount of work required when all your things are neatly stored in your shelves and closets. Ideally, you should allocate a few weeks from preparation to unpacking all your stuff in your new home. Searching for professional Bay area movers alone can be difficult if you are short on time and you don’t know what to look for. Lucky for you, our trained staff at Good Green Moving have years of experience that help guarantee a successful and stress-free move. You can give us a call at 1-855-613-4663 to learn more about our moving services. Don’t panic if you are in an unfortunate situation of having only a full day to pack. Keep these five tips in mind to maximize your time and accomplish packing in just one day.
1. Make a List
Just because you only have a day doesn’t mean that you have to be unorganized and throw everything in storage. If anything, making a priority list can save you from becoming overwhelmed. Wake up early and eat right, so you have enough fuel to tackle everything on your list.
2. Prepare the Tools and Materials
Set aside all the supplies and materials that you will use throughout out the day. This includes scissors and cutters, packing tapes, storage boxes, pliers, bubble wraps, cushion or padding, garbage bags, labels and so on. Keep them in one place where you can grab them quickly when you need them.
3. Pack One Room at a Time
Packing an entire room before moving on to the next one will give you a sense of fulfillment. You can see your progress if you have emptied an entire room. You will also have an idea as to how long it takes to pack a whole area so you can adjust your schedule. Label all your bags and storage boxes. If you have more than five boxes, make sure that you count each so that even if you forget what’s inside, you can at least count them.
4. Be Decisive on What to Bring or Not to Bring
If you only have a day to pack, spending a lot of time trying to decide what to bring or give away is not practical. Establish some form of rule to follow as you sort through your things. For instance, when you open your closet, bring out one clothing at a time and ask yourself if you will wear it in the next month or two. If you don’t, either sell it, donate, or throw it away.
5. Ask for Help
Being short on time means that can use all the help that you can find. Call up a family member or a friend and ask nicely if they can lend a hand. Don’t ask for too much and expect them to do things for you. If you need tips on how to pack fragile items, our professional Bay area movers are willing to help.