Packing smart can mean the difference between a smooth move and a stressful one. Whether you’re relocating across Edmonton or heading out on a long-distance move, efficient packing reduces damage, saves time, and makes setting up your new home way easier. Let’s walk through some practical, real-life hacks to help you stay organized and sane from start to finish.
Start With a Strategy, Not a Box
Before taping a single box shut, make a plan. Begin by creating a packing timeline and tackle one room at a time. This avoids spreading clutter across the whole house and keeps progress visible.
Label each box with:
- Room name
- General contents
- Priority (e.g., “Open First”)
This system helps your residential movers know where to place boxes in your new home, and makes your unpacking process smoother.
Genius Packing Tips Using Everyday Items
You don’t need to buy expensive packing supplies. Look around your house you already have what you need.
- Towels and blankets: Use them to wrap fragile items like dishes and vases.
- Plastic wrap: Prevent spills by wrapping toiletries and kitchen items.
- Garbage bags: Slide clothes (still on hangers) into large garbage bags for quick closet moves.
- Egg cartons: Keep jewelry, cords, or small hardware organized and protected.
These household items not only save money but reduce waste and make use of things you’re already packing anyway.
Label Like a Pro: Color Codes, Priorities, and Rooms
Go beyond just scribbling “kitchen” on a box. Use colored tape or markers to visually identify which room each box belongs to. For example:
- Blue = Bathroom
- Green = Kitchen
- Red = Bedroom
Add a sticker or symbol to indicate “Fragile” or “Unpack First.” This makes things clearer even if movers or friends are helping, and it speeds up unloading.
Build Your Essentials Box for Move-In Day
The first 48 hours after a move can feel chaotic unless you’ve packed an essentials box. This should be the last box on the truck and the first one you open.
What to include:
- Toiletries and medications
- Phone chargers and power banks
- A few plates, cups, and utensils
- Cleaning supplies
- Trash bags
- Toilet paper
- Change of clothes
- Important documents (IDs, lease, insurance)
- Snacks and water
- Small toolkit (screwdrivers, tape, scissors)
This box buys you breathing room before you dive into unpacking everything else.
Smart Packing = Stress-Free Unpacking
Think about unpacking as you pack. Stack heavy boxes on the bottom, keep box sizes manageable (don’t overload!), and group similar items together. For example, pack all bathroom items together so they can be unpacked in one go.
If you’re also clearing out junk or old items before the move, consider using junk removal services to make things even easier.
Stage boxes in your home by room and loading priority so movers can fill the truck efficiently.
Ask About Packing Help from Global 360 Moving
Not everyone has the time or patience to handle packing solo. That’s where Global 360 Moving comes in.
We offer:
- Full or partial packing services
- Durable, high-quality packing supplies
- Expert help for fragile or bulky items
- Advice on how to prep for move day
Let us make packing one less thing on your list. Ready to start? Contact our team to get your move on the calendar.
