11 Home-Packing Hacks Professionals Know That You Don't

1. Leaders of the pack

Most of us know that moving to a new home can be one of life's most stress-inducing, as well as exhausting, events. However, it does not have to be something that you dread if you are savvy. From simple ideas to genius hacks, we have sought out options to make the packing and moving process as straightforward as possible. Click or swipe to see all of them.

2. Do not take clutter with you

There is no time like moving home to help you reassess your possessions and declutter. Leave packaging too late, however, and it may be tempting to throw everything in boxes and worry about it later. But having a large clear out first will save both money and time. Mark up three boxes with"maintain","throw","donate" and type your possessions accordingly. Be as ruthless as possible. You'll be grateful when you're not paying to fill up another truck load with boxes of things that you don't need.

3. Photograph room sets up

Before you begin packing up your life possessions, take photos of your current room setups, indicates. Particularly if you're fond of a picture arrangement on the wall, the way you have organized your shelves or desire the inside of the kids' area to remain the exact same to help them transition. While you might vaguely remember where things went, a fast snap will come in very handy down the line.

4. Pack like you are going on holiday

There is no point in buying more packaging boxes when you've got empty suitcases, bags or wastepaper bins lying about. Use these to package any non-hanging clothes, bedding and towels in and be meticulous about the best way to package. Life Hacker analyzed different ways to pack clothing and, when it comes to maximizing distance, the rolling process (pictured) gets the advantage. Space-saver vacuum bags are also quite handy at cramming on your possessions.

5. Keep wardrobe clothing on hangers

There's simply no point in taking your wardrobe clothes off the hangers, based on blogger Manda Gee. Save time in the ends of the move by catching a section of clothing and tying the hangers together with cable ties or string. Poke the hangers through the bottom of a garbage bag and pull over the clothing to protect them during the transfer. A fantastic removal company should also supply special wardrobe boxes for you to hang up them.

6. Tape drawers shut

Do not waste time unpacking chests of drawers only to repack them elsewhere (unless they're too heavy to carry when full that is). Rather, fill any empty drawers and tape them closed or wrap the whole piece of furniture in plastic film to prevent them falling open when they are being moved. This time-saving notion comes from life hack blogger Dave Hax's top moving tips. He also recommends taping wardrobes closed to block the doors hitting you as you take it downstairs during the transfer.

7. Consider the box size

Be certain that you get a choice of different-sized boxes. Larger boxes should be used to package large but lightweight items like bedding and lamp bases. Use small boxes for heavy items like books and kitchenware, but do not make them too thick. Rather, pad them out with soft things so everything stays comfortable.

8. Prep your packing boxes

Before you begin packing breakable items such as glasses and crockery, constantly cushion boxes with a layer of packing paper and bubble wrap, indicates Pelican Movers. It's also a good idea to fortify boxes by taping the bottom of the box before you begin packing or you might even double-box for especially heavy and valuable products.

9. Label your boxes

This common sense suggestion is all too easily overlooked in the frenzy of this move. However, when you're left facing a new house that is wall to wall using generic beige boxes you will be very happy that you took the time to write the contents on each box. Use a clear marker pen and create the record along the sides of the box because it is going to be easier to see if they are stacked.

10. Color code your boxes

Take it one step further by sticking colored decals or bits of colored tape on your boxes to determine which area they were in and should be transferred into, indicates Expert Home Tips. Share your color-coding system with your movers and tape the proper color tag to each room's door, so that they know just where to put the boxes. This will save you having to drag them in the ideal room later.

11. Cut handles in box

If you are moving some of the lighterweight boxes yourself, try this nifty tip from HouseLogic to make them easier to take. Have a box cutter and cut a rectangle or triangle slot on each side to make a few grips. Be sure to don't cut the hole too near the top or overload the box because it will tear.