Moving kits with Packing Supplies for any Move

Downsizing may sound like a painful move, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re moving to a smaller house temporarily or just bought your small but dream home, here are some tips on making the moving process a lot less painful.

Decide, as early as possible, what you will discard. If your new place is obviously smaller than your current one, you will have no choice but to give up some things. This can mean large pieces of furniture, part of your wardrobe or complete rooms full of stuff. Don’t leave this decision until the last minute, when you are more likely to get sentimental and try to bring everything along.

Think about storage. Renting a storage room may be a great temporary solution, but keep in mind the long-term costs associated with it. If you can give things up, choose that first. Otherwise, just pack things into moving boxes and move them to a storage locker. Again, doing this earlier, rather than later, will allow you to save time and stress.

Replace your furniture. If you have a large couch or a massive bookcase, chances are they will end up making your new rooms seem smaller than they are. Try downsizing to a set of shorter bookcases and replace your sofa with a loved seat.

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Make sure you have all of the moving supplies and boxes you need to complete your move.

If you’re moving next week (or tomorrow!) and you haven’t had a chance to pack properly, don’t despair. There are lots of things you can do to get your things in order at the last minute.

Pack the big things first. Make sure the furniture is wrapped with moving supplies or has been taken apart, the blankets are boxed and the patio umbrellas have been put away. It’s easier to throw all small things into a box at the last minute, but finding time to organize the big items will require more planning.

Don’t worry about organization. Packing boxes don’t have to look neat and structured. Just try to distribute things evenly so you make good use of the space.

Don’t forget to wrap delicate items using moving supplies such as bubble wrap. Just because things are not organized doesn’t mean you need to risk their safety. Be careful.

Do a little bit at a time. If you have little time left and lots of things to do before moving day, break it down in parts. Pack as you go along: when you see dry dishes, put them away in moving boxes, rather than back in the pantry. The same is true of other things you run across along the day.

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By maximizing space in your packing boxes you can save even more money on your moving supplies.

Realized at the last minute that you don’t have enough boxes to pack it all? Don’t despair. With a little planning, your boxes can pack a lot more than you would expect.

Pack things as organized as possible. You don’t need to spend hours at it, but just throwing things randomly inside will probably waste a lot of valuable space.

Fit things into one another. Small items can go inside baskets, glasses can go inside pots and ceramic knick-knacks should fit well (and actually be better protected) if packed inside shoes or travel bags. Try to keep things that belong in the same room together, but other than that, don’t be afraid to pile them up.

Try to place things inside the packing boxes according to their shape. If you are packing things away inside a box, try matching corners so there are no small empty spaces anywhere. Then use any leftover spaces for small flat items.

Throw away anything you don’t really need. Food that is not likely to survive the trip, magazines you haven’t read (and probably never will) and clothes that haven’t been worn in a year should really stay behind. You’ll save space, time and money by not even packing these things up in the first place.

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Who said you need to spend thousands of dollars to give a room a facelift? While some expenses are mandatory, you still can change the whole look of a room just by rearranging what you already have. Here are a few tips on doing that successfully:

1. Go “shopping” in another room. A small side table, a quirky chair or a mismatched rug can all help change the look of a room.
2.Rearrange the furniture. Don’t just move it around but instead find ways to change the focal point of the room by facing the couch or the dining table a different way.
3. Use things in an unexpected way. A bookcase can easily turn into a room divider and a screen can be used to create a separate office in what would normally be just a living room.
4. Can’t afford to replace the couch? Use a throw or a nice afghan to cover it up, either completely or just across the back. Use a contrasting color as well, so the impact is greater.
5. Get one or two large potted plants. Resist the temptation of turning the room into a jungle. 6. 6. Instead, get a large palm or fern for a stronger impact without overwhelming the furniture.
7. Hang a picture on the wall. This is a lot cheaper than you may think. If you have an old calendar you love, just frame your favorite pages and hang them on the wall in groups. Otherwise, places like IKEA sell cheap prints that are large enough to draw attention by themselves.

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