Packing for a move is one of the most stressful life events. The document provides 10 tips to make the packing and moving process less stressful: 1) downsize possessions well in advance, 2) start packing early instead of rushing at the last minute, 3) use quality packing supplies and properly pack boxes room-by-room, and 4) carefully wrap fragile items and submit a change of address form early. Following these tips can help reduce stress associated with moving.

1. TIPS TO TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF
PACKING & MOVING

2. Berou Solutions, Inc. | 2020
Here are ten tips to make the process a
little easier!
Packing to move is always a daunting task.
In fact, studies have shown that moving is
one of the top five most stressful life
events.

3. DOWNSIZE
Get rid of things that are no longer needed or wanted. Have a
garage sale, sell items on Craigslist or eBay, or donate items to
charity.

4. START EARLY
No one wants to be stuck frantically packing the night before
moving day. Make sure to start early and allow extra time to get
the job done. Begin at least a month before the move and pack just
a few boxes a day.

5. USE
PROFESSIONAL
MOVING SUPPLIES
Be sure to use quality, professional packing supplies, and have
ample amounts of boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, and plastic
stretch wrap. Don’t forget scissors, tape, markers for writing on
boxes, bungee cords, and a dolly or hand truck.

6. PACK BY ROOM
Pack each room separately to avoid mixing items from different
rooms in one box. Having boxes with contents from only a single
room will make it easy to unpack when each box can be sorted into
its proper room.

7. KEEP FRAGILE
ITEMS SAFE
Have plenty of packing paper and bubble wrap on hand to wrap
breakable knick-knacks, dishes, or picture frames. Wrap items tightly
in bubble wrap and place packing paper between items in boxes. Pack
each box tightly to ensure objects won’t bounce around inside and
break.

8. USE STRETCH
WRAP
Pack each room separately to avoid mixing items from different
rooms in one box. Having boxes with contents from only a single
room will make it easy to unpack when each box can be sorted into
its proper room.

9. SAVE SPACE
Fill up large pots and pans with spices, dish towels, and other small
items to save space.

10. KEEP THINGS
CLEAN
To ensure toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other liquid items won’t
leak during transit, remove the lid, use a piece of plastic wrap to
cover the opening, and put the top back on.

11. CHANGE ADDRESS
EARLY
Submit a change address request a week before moving to prevent
any disruption of mail or package delivery. Submitting a change of
address request is easy to forget after the move, so make sure to
do it early!

12. FIND MOVING DAY
ESSENTIALS EASILY
Pack everything needed on moving day into a clear storage
container to make it easier to find things when you need them.
Items you might want to include in this container would be things
like cleaning supplies, a box cutter, and toilet paper that will come
in handy.