Moving from one place to the next requires lots of planning and organization. Only with these skills can you remain calm and avoid becoming overstressed. You may be surprised to find that your boxes are all identical and that you have no idea what’s inside. This is because you forgot to label the boxes when you were preparing to move. These tips on labeling boxes will help you avoid this and make your move more efficient.
Prepare packing supplies
You will need some moving and packing supplies before you begin packing. These include boxes, bubble wrap and packing paper. Also, you’ll need a tape dispenser and permanent markers. You can usually find cardboard boxes at supermarkets, technology stores or liquor shops for free. Before you buy permanent markers to label boxes, pay attention. Different types of markers can make a difference in your labeling and packing experience.
Consider these:
- High-quality markers: Don’t try to save money by buying the cheapest permanent marker. Instead, invest in better markers. These markers will not stop working in the middle.
- Waterproof permanent marker: Good quality markers will have vibrant colors that are easy to read. It’s also better to choose waterproof permanent markers, especially on a day when it rains and the boxes get soaked.
- Labels: You can buy moving box labels online, or ask your residential moving company to see if they also have printable and downloadable moving boxes labels. These labels already have the names of each room printed on them, making this task easier.
List your inventory
You can organize your belongings by creating a home inventory. It will also help you to pack your things. Always start your inventory list room-by-room, starting at the top of the house (the attic) and working down (the basement). Include details such as the name of the item and its description, the SKU (or serial number), the price and quantity. If you have any damages during or after a move, an accurate inventory will be helpful when filing for insurance.
Labeling th moving boxes will make things easier
It can be difficult to move boxes from one side to the other. Time is a crucial factor in a residential move. When movers begin packing your boxes, they’ll take extra care if you label them “fragile” or “this side up.” This will prevent you from having unnecessary stress about your goods being damaged when you open the box.
Ideas for labeling your boxes
- Label the contents: You can write the names of all the items inside the box with a permanent marker. This will help you find an item more quickly when needed.
- Label your boxes with a color: This is a creative way to do it. Use colored markers or colored tape to label your boxes. It’s easy. It is easy. You can, for example, use blue in the living room and yellow in the kitchen. Violet is for the bedroom. When your Brooklyn movers receive your boxes, they will know exactly where to put them.
- Label with numbers: You will most likely have more than one box when you move. You can also use this method. This method also has the advantage of allowing you to link your inventory list, so that all information is in one place. Write with a marker the number of the box and where it should go. This information will also be added to your inventory list as an extra column.
- Label by room: Labeling your boxes according to the room is the most common method, but it’s not the best. You can give your movers enough information by simply writing the room that each box belongs in.
Label boxes with high priority
It can be a stressful experience to open and search through moving boxes, only to find that you cannot locate the item. You should divide items you need immediately and those that are high priority into boxes that will be needed in a few months. Check the contents of the box and mark the priority level. Mark the boxes with “H” for high priority, “M”, medium priority and “L”, low priority.
Label the entire box
When you hire professional movers, they will want to know where to place your belongings when they arrive at your new home. They don’t want to have to turn every box upside down to find the label. Let’s be honest, the weight of your stuff may be heavy. Label every side of the container and include more information about what’s inside. For example, write if anything is a fragile item or if it needs special care.
Labeling boxes may seem like a simple task, but it can have many benefits. So don’t make the common moving mistake of not labeling your boxes.