How Do You Pack Smart?
When it comes to keeping the packing process organized, you must label the moving boxes properly. Although it may sound like a simple thing to do, it is one of the moving related tasks that most people get wrong while they are packing hurriedly, not realizing the kind of chaos they are asking for when they’ll be unpacking. Without a well-organized packing system in place, you are likely to waste hours unpacking at your new place.
The labeling process for moving boxes that’s usually followed by professional house/business movers in NYC involves –
Moving a household is a tedious, overwhelming, and unpredictable process. There is usually too much to do & very little time for it. However, you can make the whole process easier on yourself and your family by staying organized right from the beginning when you sit down to pack your stuff.
Developing a Color-Coding System
Having a color-coding system is one of the best things you can do to keep the packing/unpacking process streamlined. You can color-code the moving boxes by ‘room’ by using lots of colorful stickers.
Let’s take a closer look at how you can work with colorful labels when packing your belongings:
- Assign a color to each room in your new house.
- As you pack your belongings in the boxes, put a colored sticker on them according to which room they belong to.
- This way, even if some of the moving boxes end up in the wrong room, you will be able to easily relocate them.
Listing the Contents inside the Moving Boxes: How to Do It the Right Way?
One of the most interesting labeling topics is to decide whether to inventory or not to inventory. Being the leading International moving company in New York since 13 years, we believe that in order to protect yourself against loss during the moving process, it is always good to know the contents inside each of the moving boxes. Besides writing down directly on the boxes what’s inside them, you can be the ultimate organizer by creating a master list. Here’s how to go about it –
- Label each box with a number
- On the master list, write down the box number, the room it belongs to, and the contents it carries, like #1: Bathroom: toiletries, #2: Kitchen: Pots and Pans, etc.
- You can create a spreadsheet on your computer or even take out a print of this inventory on a label paper to attach on the boxes.
- If not inventory stickers, you can use a permanent marker to write down on the boxes what all items they hold.
Labeling The Boxes On All Sides:
If you don’t label your boxes properly, you are most likely to fall into the same trap as most people who find themselves struggling to keep the unpacking organized. When you arrive at your new house, your long distance/local movers in NYC might want to know which box will go in which room without having to turn them over multiple times to see the label. To make it easy for them, one of the things you can do is that instead of labeling only one side of the boxes from where they open, take some time out to label them on each side. Doing so is sure to save your movers a great deal of time as well as hassle when they are unpacking.
Adding Handling Instructions on the Boxes When Needed:
One of the key tips to follow when labeling the moving boxes is adding handling instructions on them, when needed. For instance, if a moving box carries fragile items that require careful handing, write “FRAGILE” on it. You may also want to mention “THIS SIDE UP” on some of the boxes to make sure the contents inside them remain at their place during the loading and unloading process. Adding handling instructions on the boxes can also make the job of your movers easier.
When Should You Start Labeling?
Timing the task of labeling the moving boxes may seem like common sense; however the moving stress often leads many people to make silly judgment errors. For instance, while trying to speed up the packing process and staying organized at the same time, some people label the boxes even before they are packed with anything. This unfortunately results in a lot of confusion later. There are also many people that label the boxes long after they had packed them. This again leads to confusion as they may have forgotten by then what they had placed inside the boxes.
As the best moving company in NYC with many successful local and long distance moves to our name, we suggest that the best time to label the moving boxes is right after you’ve packed them with your belongings, closed their flaps, & sealed them with the tape.
Moving is stressful enough even without disorganization. Hence, keeping things organized by labeling your moving boxes the right way will eventually keep you stress-free. If you do not want to end up failing miserably in the task of properly labeling your boxes, you can consider letting us do the job for you.
At Beacon Moving & Storage, we understand that between work, family, & social obligations, it can be difficult to devote the time and effort needed to pack your entire household. It can be especially challenging if you are moving on a short notice and have very limited time between the move out & move-in dates. We have well-trained professionals to efficiently and timely handle the labeling process no matter your needs. Apart from our excellent service, what makes us the most preferred last minute movers in NY is that we handle any last minute moves without any extra cost to you. In fact, there are also no extra charges for moving on weekends and holidays. So, if you are planning to move around Christmas, Thanksgiving, or New Year, we can help you pack and move to your new house in the most stress-free way.
Here are some more reasons why you should consider outsourcing the packing and moving job to Beacon Moving & Storage:
- 35+ years of combined moving experience
- A wide network of agents and offices throughout the continental United States
- A team of fully screened, licensed, and insured movers
- Expert crating and packing available for valuables and breakables, like antiques, pianos, and fine art
- An unprecedented level of customer service
- A fleet of well-maintained trucks to ensure smooth transportation of your valuables
- Latest tools and technology used to deliver a real time customer experience
We have over 3 million square feet of state-of-the-art facilities that provide storage security to more than 20,000 customers annually. You can choose from storage options, such as mini storage, warehouse storage, wine storage, document storage, art storage, and more. When you choose to store your valuables with us, you get free parking and free round-trip car service on your first visit too.
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