Now that you’ve found a new home, it’s time to start thinking about the actual moving process. A major part of that is of course the dreaded ‘p’ word…. yes, packing! No need to worry, though, as we've got packing tips for moving house in Northampton covered!
Start by taking a few deep breaths. We don’t want you roaming from room to room without knowing where to start! Our essential packing tips will help make the process easier and less overwhelming.
1. Prepare a bag of essentials for the first week
Although some people do this for their first night in their new home, we recommend packing a bag with all the essentials you’ll need for the first week. Trust us; the unpacking process can be slower than the packing process because you must decide where everything will go!
Give yourself time to settle in and save the hassle of wading through all your cardboard boxes for your toiletries. Pack a separate bag for everything you’ll need for the first week in your new home.
2. Move full chests of drawers by wrapping them with cling film
Yes, you read that right. This is one of our top packing tips for moving house! You can save yourself the trouble of packing every small item from your drawers (only to have to put it back once you’re in your new place). Wrap cling film tightly around any chests of drawers so that your removal company can shift them as is.
Unwrap at the other end, and you have all your items exactly where you want them. Easy!
3. Create makeshift handles in cardboard boxes
Want to make moving day itself a little easier? Then it’s time to get creative. Whether or not you’re using a professional removal firm, heavy cardboard boxes will be easier to move with handles. It’s easily done; just cut small triangles into the side panels and easily lift your boxes.
4. Use wheeled suitcases to transport heavy items
If you’ve got a suitcase or two with wheels stashed away in storage, now’s the time to use them. Pack away items such as books and bulky sports equipment into your wheeled suitcases, and you can easily transport them. It saves you from lugging around heavy boxes that might break from the weight!
5. Pack jewellery and smaller items in egg cartons
When packing for your house move, you may find that your smaller items are more of a hassle to pack than bulkier pieces. For instance, jewellery. Luckily, there's a tried-and-tested packing trick that works well for the smaller stuff, and that comes in the form of egg cartons!
Start to save egg cartons in the weeks leading up to your move, and use the compartments to store any small items such as necklaces and earrings. It keeps them safe and separate rather than all jumbled up in one big box. Secure the egg cartons with your trusty cling film.
6. Use colour-coded labels for your cardboard boxes
While most people label their boxes for a house move, your process could be helped by taking your label game up a notch. Colour-code your labels by room so you and your moving team can easily spot these on the big day. It’s a visual trick that makes it easy to avoid confusion and boxes ending up in the wrong location.
Oh, and make sure to pop those labels onto every side of the box. It’ll be worth the effort when everything ends up in the right place.
7. Cover hanging clothes with bin bags to move them as they are
Let’s face it, folding everything in our wardrobe can be a bit of a pain. If, like us, you don’t have perfect Marie Kondo folding skills, then consider this simple packing idea. Take any hanging clothes to your new place on their hangers. Cover them with bin bags while they’re still on the hangers, and move them to your new home without any dust or damage.
Remove the bags at the other end to hang, and your new wardrobe is ready!
Let us help you find a property in Northampton
Now that you’re well-equipped with all the essential packing tips you need for a move, let us help you find somewhere special. At Horts, we have years of property experience in Northampton. Give us a call on 01604 639933 to chat through what you’re looking for or view our listings. We’ll be delighted to help.
