Prevent Damage to Your Belongings During a Move with These Tips

Published: March 15, 2021

Moving is a stressful time for a lot of reasons. One of those reasons is that you have to pack up every single thing you own, hand them to strangers, and keep your fingers crossed that everything arrives at the new place unharmed. Of course, the hope would be that nothing gets damaged, but when you’re talking about items that are irreplaceable, such as family heirlooms or things your kids made, it’s even more important to find ways to protect them.

The key is in proper packing techniques, but that’s not as simple as it sounds. There is more to proper packing than wrapping dishes in newspaper or throwing a blanket over a piece of art. Read on to learn how to pack fragile items or how to protect furniture during a move.

Protecting Your Home from Damage

In addition to your belongings, you should also think about preventing damage to both your old and new homes. If you hire a professional moving company, they should take care of these things. If you’re completing a DIY move, take note of the following safeguards that should be in place:

• Cover areas that experience heavy foot traffic with a non-slip plastic sheeting.
• Keep cleaning supplies on hand to quickly deal with scuffs and spills.
• Protect narrow spaces by covering the walls with cardboard held with painter’s tape.
• Protect door jambs with blankets, cardboard, or door jamb covers.
• Use bubble wrap to protect stairway railings.

These protections should be installed at both the old and new homes.

Packing Portable Storage Containers

It’s also important to pack your portable storage containers properly to ensure that your belongings are as protected as possible.

• Pack boxes with care – heavy items should go in smaller boxes and should also be placed lower in the portable storage container.
• Take furniture apart.
• Wrap fragile items to protect them during transit.
• Fill in empty space to prevent shifting and help with stability.

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