If you’re planning a big move in the near future, you’re probably starting to pack up your belongings. Although organizing everything you own can seem a bit overwhelming, you can take steps to break it down and make the process go much more smoothly. If you want to pack as efficiently as professional movers do, here are some tips.

Moving? Here Are Some Expert Tips for Packing

1. Get the Right Gear

Before you actually start packing, you should gather the necessary supplies to help you organize. You’ll need boxes of various sizes: large ones for big, light items and smaller boxes for breakables or heavy items like books. Then you need some packing tape, markers to label, and protective material like bubble wrap or paper.

2. Go Room By Room

You might be tempted to go all around your house while packing. However, keeping your boxes separated by room will help you stay on task while you pack and also make the unpacking process easier. So finish an entire room before moving onto the next one, with the exception of items you still need to use right up until moving day.

3. Clean Out Your Stash

The moving process will be much quicker with fewer belongings. If you have items you rarely use or even forgot that you owned until you started packing, throw them out or donate them rather than letting them take up space in the moving truck. And if you have a lot of items that you don’t use frequently, but can’t part with, you can rent a storage space for them instead.

If you need professional movers to assist with your upcoming move, contact M. Dyer & Sons in Pearl City, HI. For over 45 years, they have moved residents around Oahu anywhere from Kaneohe to Honolulu. These professional movers are trained to handle packing, hauling, and storage. Call (808) 456-4200 or contact the company online to request a quote.