Moving requires a lot of patience and planning, and packing is an important task often viewed as tedious by individuals who are overwhelmed by their moving to-do list. The good news is that packing is easier when you have the right tools. Before you start throwing your belongings haphazardly into boxes, make sure you have these tools on hand.

5 Important Tools for Packing

1. Sturdy Boxes

This might seem like common sense, but many moving companies have shown up ready to move and found trash bags of books, clothes, and other items that were better suited to boxes. Boxes can be purchased through many moving companies, storage facilities, and office supply stores.

2. Wrapping Materials

Fragile objects need to be protected, and a variety of materials will do the job. Newspapers are commonly used as wrapping material, or you can buy bubble wrap, tissue paper, or Styrofoam® peanuts at most discount stores and moving supply companies.

3. Markers & Colored Stickers

Remember those boxes you should be using? You’ll thank yourself on moving day if they’ve been properly labeled by room. This helps movers know where to place them and makes it easier for you to unpack later.

4. Packing Tape

Not all tape is created equal, as you’ll find out if you try to use masking tape or duct tape to secure your boxes. While they are great for other uses, neither will hold your boxes together long enough for a move. Look for tape specifically labeled as packing tape to get the job done.

5. Furniture Covers

Furniture covers, also referred to as furniture pads, are used by movers to protect furniture vulnerable to scratches and scuffing while moving. You can rent or purchase some through a moving company.

 

Once you have your moving supplies and are all packed up, it’s time to reserve some professional movers. In Honolulu, HI, the professional movers at S & S Delivery specialize in moving pianos and large pieces of furniture. Have items you don’t want to keep? They will also deliver pieces to charity organizations such as Goodwill. To schedule your move, call (808) 833-1857 or visit them online today.