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Essential Moving Tips for Beginners

Moving is never an easy task, but you can always make things a lot easier if you know how to plan ahead. Packing as early as you can go a long way towards a successful move. You will be able to determine ahead of time what supplies you may need to keep your valuables undamaged.
Collecting Moving Supplies
   
Boxes are the most important packing supplies in moving. You can either buy them at warehouses or simply ask for them at local supermarkets and liquor stores. Moving boxes are available in various sizes, but it is best if you get uniform size boxes as they are easier to stack.
Aside from boxes, you will also have to collect newspapers, bubble wraps, a packing tape and a marker. When packing fragile items, cushioning is very essential. So be sure to fill the box with crumpled newspaper and bubble wrap to ensure ample support. Bags and blankets may also be used to protect delicate equipment and furniture from scratches and dirt.
Plans for the Moving Day
Once you are done packing, remember to label the boxes accordingly. Ideally, label them by room so that when you arrive in your new home, movers can take each box directly to the room it belongs to. It also makes sense to study the floor layout of your new home. Think about how and where you want things to be placed beforehand. So when it is time to unpack, all you have to do is pull out the items and arrange them as you planned.