How to Pack for a Move Quickly and Efficiently

If you’re facing a big move, you’re probably also wondering how to pack. Even if you’ve done it before, learning how to pack for a move is a difficult process. Between getting organized and actually moving everything into the truck, it’s a complex experience that’s best attacked strategically.

With that in mind, follow these tips to learn how to pack for a move as efficiently as possible.

How to Pack for a Move: 5 Strategic Tips

1. Start as early as possible

Moving isn’t nearly as hard if you break it into small chunks. In addition to preventing you from feeling overwhelmed, starting to pack early also ensures that you’ll pack more efficiently and have more time to get rid of the things you don’t truly need to bring.

2. Pack your most important boxes last

If you start packing early, you’ll naturally pack your less critical items (think books and spare room items) first and leave all of your must-haves (kitchen and bathroom equipment, for example) last. When you pack the truck, be sure to put all of your least critical items at the front of the truck and leave the more important ones at the back. This ensures you’ll have access to the things you need first and that you won’t have to dig through the entire truck to find your toothbrush.

3. Assemble all of your supplies

For the most efficient pack possible, gather all of your supplies ahead of time. Use a corner of your home or an extra room if you have it to keep flattened boxes in different sizes, scissors, and tape. This allows you to pack quickly and without wasting time digging for your needed accessories.

4. Pack hardware with parent items

Think of all the little things in your home that require hardware: bedframes, televisions, framed art, pot hangers, etc. If you don’t take care to pack the hardware with these simple things, it’s likely it will be lost to the fray of moving. Instead, trap the hardware inside a long strip of packing tape and stick it to the back of the item in question. This keeps everything organized and ready for future use.

5. Use trash bags for soft items

Instead of storing your comforters and pillows in bulky boxes, put them in trash bags to make the most of your packing space. Because trash bags can squish down into unused spaces, they’re perfect for getting the most out of every inch of the moving truck.

While learning how to pack for a move feels like a gargantuan task, these strategic little tricks make it easier than ever before – so you can move with less stress and less hardship than ever before!