Moving Supplies

As there are a number of things that must be considered during a house move that the supplies for moving themselves might not be your top priority. However it is advisable to get your materials together beforehand, because these supplies are indispensible when moving.

The first items that spring to mind when you think about moving supplies are of course boxes. Even though might seem straightforward enough, you should take a while choosing and purchasing your boxes. Moving boxes are available in a selection of fits, and it will be necessary to get a few different types. It is possible that you might discover one or two strong boxes around your house, or perhaps your friends can loan you some. Before you make use of boxes like these however, double check that they can take the weight of your items. Computer equipment boxes and some types of cardboard grocery store crates should be appropriate, if of course they are reinforced with tape and not overloaded. You can also purchase boxes online, or through professional moving services.
Once you have chosen your moving boxes, the next order of business is packing materials. Most people will instantly reach for balls of the nearest newspaper, but this is not an appropriate packing solution. Newspaper ink can easily transfer, in situations where it is squashed against a polished item. This is most noticeable with pottery or ceramics, but can also happen with some items of furniture. The move to your new home would be ruined if you were to unwrap your favourite ornaments straight out of the box only to discover that they were covered in smudged ink.

One of the best packing materials is bubble wrap. You can get bubble wrap from an online store, or possibly from hardware stores. A big roll of bubble wrap is perfect for encasing fragile items against rough handling. Delicate items should be wrapped with protective packaging, before they are placed in a moving box. Try to make sure that your ornaments cannot move freely in the box, or else they will become cracked or chipped. Although you might not drop your box, gentle impacts while the boxes are being carried can cause fractures, so it is best to make certain that you have cushioned them appropriately against bangs. An alternative means of protecting your possessions is to stick ‘fragile’ on every box holding items that are easily broken. If bubble wrap is hard to come by, white paper can also be used, as long as it is used generously.

Tape should not be neglected either, and avoid buying the first product you see. Many packing tapes just aren’t very sticky, which is of course a bad thing when you are depending on them to hold your box together. Conversely duct tape and similar products are generally too sticky and boxes sealed in this way can be hard to open. Staplers can also be very useful, especially for holding boxes together. As a simpler solution, professional movers can be called, who will do all the packing and take care of the supplies for moving themselves.