At first, the home moving process can look rather scary for you – besides being overly expensive, the mere thought of trusting complete strangers with your valuable possessions will probably send shivers down your spine.
Add the arduous task of packing up your home for a move, and you’ll quickly learn why moving to another home is often considered to be one of life’s most stressful events.
The good news is that when you manage to find an affordable moving company (How to find cheap movers in 7 steps), and then when you complete the packing job quickly and safely (read this article until the end), you’ll have taken care of the two most dreaded tasks when moving to a new home:
1) finding a low-cost moving company (money saved), and
2) packing up your home by yourself (even more money saved).
Packing for a move doesn’t have to be that complicated! Take full control of your packing task by following these top 20 packing tips of all time.
1. Who’s going to pack up your home?
Professional packing services may be the best option when you’re moving long distance across the country and you want the best protection for your valuable possessions. Professional packers won’t get the job done for free, of course, but they have been trained to work fast and know what it takes to achieve a good level of safety.
If you own antique furniture, a piano, a pool table, or anything else that is really expensive, then it’s better to rely on experienced professionals who offer proper insurance as well.
2. Pack by yourself and save money
The single decision to pack on your own can easily save you hundreds of dollars. After all, why should you pay somebody else to do something when you can take care of it yourself?
If you’re moving only a short distance, have reliable friends willing to give you a hand, and don’t own any items that require special packing skills, then yes, you should try to pack up your home by yourself and save money in the process. You’re going to need more time for packing too, as you can never be as quick and efficient as a pro packer. Or can’t you?
