If you plan to move soon, start packing once you set a moving date. Packing is a time-consuming process, and you’ll experience less stress if you start early and pack smart. Here are a few tips to keep your belongings safe and make it easier to settle into your new home.

A Packing Guide for Stress-Free Moving

1. Sort Everything First

Moving is the perfect opportunity to go through everything you own. Since you may have accumulated unnecessary clutter over the years, take the time to discard anything you don’t want to bring to the new house. Create piles based on what you want to do with each item, such as bringing it with you, donating it, throwing it away, putting it into storage, selling it, or giving it to a loved one.

2. Buy Supplies

Don’t skimp when it comes to supplies, as these items will protect your belongings in transit. You’ll need boxes of varying sizes, foam peanuts, bubble wrap, packing tape, and a permanent marker to label everything. You should also get specialty boxes for certain items, such as hanger boxes for delicate clothes.

3. Label Carefully

Labeling your boxes tells the movers where to put them in the new home and helps you unpack. If you need something in your new house, you won’t have to dig through piles of boxes to find it. Use colored tape or stickers to indicate which room each box should go into, such as yellow for the kitchen and red for the master bedroom. Put a list of the contents on the side of the box—be specific, so you know which items are inside by looking at the list.

If you’re planning to move, contact the team at S & S Delivery in Honolulu, HI. This locally owned and operated company has helped Oahu families relocate to their new homes since 1977. Their experienced moving team will handle your belongings carefully to ensure they arrive safely. View their services online, or call (808) 833-1857 to request a quote.