As we get closer to summer the end of the school year, many Des Moines families will be taking advantage of the nice weather and their childrens' summer vacations to move to a new home. So even though we went over some moving tips last time, let's talk about a few more.
- Make a list: Make sure you have a list of all your possessions and don't be afraid to be specific. Put a number next to each item in the list.
- Label your boxes: Mark each box with its contents, using the same number as what you have on your list. That way, you'll always know what's inside your boxes. It's also a good idea to label the boxes with what room they need to be delivered to. For example, if a box contains pots and pans, write "Kitchen" on it so you'll be able to put all the boxes into the appropriate rooms based on their contents.
- Prepare enough supplies: You're going to need more boxes, tape and other supplies than you initially think. And it's much better to be over-prepared than to run out of packing supplies halfway through your packing & moving process. Make sure you have enough of everything, and a few extra boxes for last minute items.
- Use wardrobe boxes - Wardrobe boxes are great for tall and light items like blankets and clothes. Just make sure you don't load them up too heavy, or the bottoms might drop out when you lift them.
- Color coordinate - It's often a good idea to use different colored stickers on your boxes, so that you could assign a different color to each room. Then you could tell your Des Moines movers to put all the blue-sticker boxes in the living room, all the red-sticker boxes in the basement, etc.
Thanks for reading and check again for even more useful moving tips!
