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Packing your current residence is one of the most time-consuming parts of moving, and you should start well before the move date. However, you can’t pack everything immediately, as you still need certain items for your daily routine. If you aren’t sure what to pack first, use these tips to get started.

What to Pack Early in the Moving Process

1. Items Already in Storage

The belongings in your garage or under-the-stair storage closet are likely already packaged and boxed. Since these items are non-essential, there won’t be any disruption in your daily life if you get them ready for the moving company.

2. Picture Frames and Artwork

MovingThese items are decorative and won’t inhibit your daily life once they’re packed. Additionally, packing them first means you’ll have enough supplies to wrap and protect them, as they’re likely fragile.

3. Seasonal Clothes

Go through your closets and dressers to find garments you won’t need for a while, like Halloween costumes and ugly holiday sweaters. Clothes are heavy, so pack them in suitcases to make use of their wheeled convenience. Load groups of clothes on hangers in large plastic bags, then tie the hangers together. This trick ensures you won’t have to put everything back on hangers when you unpack.

4. Spare Rooms

If you have guest rooms or a den, pack them before starting on the areas that get more use, like the living room. These rooms typically have fewer items, so you should be able to get them packed quickly. Once the room is finished, use the space as storage while you box up the rest of the house.

 

Make your moving experience as stress-free as possible by contacting the team at M. Dyer & Sons on Oahu, HI. This FAIM-certified company provides packing and moving assistance to residents throughout the Hawaiian Islands, and they’ll ensure your belongings arrive safely and on time. Get more information about their services online, or call (808) 546-4200 to request a quote.
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