If you’re planning a move, you may feel overwhelmed about the logistics of moving day. Fortunately, there are ways to make this transition easier. Here are some tips for labeling your moving boxes to help the process go smoothly.

How to Label Moving Boxes

1. Label Each Side

It might feel like more work, but it’s helpful if you can tell what’s inside a box without rotating it or removing items on top of it. By labeling all sides and the top in large, bold letters, you’ll make sorting easier on yourself and any helpers. Having each box labeled also makes it easier to find items.

2. Create a Numbered Inventory

If you want to get detailed with your moving boxes, update an inventory list as you pack. For example, the first box would be marked #1, and you would list all the contents in the spreadsheet.

By packing one room at a time and recording the items in the numbered inventory, you’ll have an easier time telling the movers or volunteers which items go where. Give them a copy of the inventory that clearly denotes which boxes belong in which rooms.

3. Color Code

This is especially helpful if you’re having a third party mover handle your stuff, as color-coding makes it easy to tell what boxes go where. Create a color key that corresponds to the rooms in your new home.

For example, denote the kitchen as blue, bathroom as orange, and bedroom as green. Then, find tape, markers, or label stickers that match the colors you’ve chosen.

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