One great way to decrease moving day stress is to pace your packing. Starting days or even weeks before moving day, begin to pack items that you aren’t likely to need before you move. You will likely be amazed by how much progress you can make before your Jacksonville local mover arrives if you commit to packing just one or two boxes every day.
What items can be packed early?
Determining which items can be safely packed in advance depends largely upon your individual family’s needs. Take into account the season, the weather, and any special events that may be occurring before moving day before you start packing. Here are some items that you can consider boxing up early.
- Old books, albums, and movies
- Clothes and shoes that are out of season
- Holiday decorations
- Extra plates, glasses, and housewares that you don’t use often
- Spare bedding and linens
- Camping and hiking equipment, sports gear, and other items that may only be used seasonally
- Art, knick-knacks, and other decorative items
Throwing out and donating items
If you are like most people, you have probably accumulated a lot of items over the years living in your house that you no longer use. Set aside a designated area for these items. Throw out items that are heavily used and plan to donate gently used ones. Keep an ongoing list of any items you are planning to donate so you can include it with your taxes.