Packers and Movers Resources

While we all agree packing and moving can be a daunting task, but similar to any other tough job at hand, shifting homes too can become easy with proper resources at your disposal. When preparing for house shifting whether local within city or long distance, it in our nature to get caught up with packing of our personal belongings at the last minute. We live in times where an entire company like Packers and Movers Bangalore specialize to move your home as also a host of articles that help you move peacefully, despite which we tend to get lost when moving homes.

At MovingNow.in, we have seen that all happening to our users before they could come to us seeking right help. When we did this research on your stressful house shifting experiences, we were reminded just how many things people tend to forget when they move and cursing themselves for being able to prepare better in the absence of trained Movers and Packers. We have since compiled a list of Top 10 resources that you could have handy while moving homes;

Packing kit: You should consider having a complete packing kit that includes spare boxes, labels, tapes, scissors and markers. This might really sound obvious, but we have observed while rushing for things you miss out on ideas as small as this.
Packaging material: The risk of transit damage is the biggest issue you may face for not using the right packaging material. You need carton boxes, corrugated sheets, bubble wraps, tapes, and reinforcement like thermocol for fragile goods. Boxes are a tricky situation since they might collapse if they are not strong enough to hold their contents. Boxes come in various sizes and you may need strong boxes should they weigh 20 kgs post filling up.
Size your move: Underestimating the amount of stuff you are trying to move is a particularly common problem encountered by those that try to shift homes all by themselves. If you do not properly size your belongings, you would never know how many trips it will take you to get there making it even more difficult. It’s always hard to calculate the volume in the absence of trained Movers and Packers, and this can mean you also run out of packing materials and end up shelling out extra money to the trucker for more number of trips as one of our in users had earlier gone through.
Seriously consider services of Packers and Movers: People who have moved homes by themselves do not easily forget how physically tough, time consuming and stressful the activity can be, especially for senior family members. Using the services of professional Packers and Movers will save you enough time, reduce the risk of damage and transfer some of your stress that you may take otherwise.
Things you may need instantly: We advise you not to pack and seal things that you would always need. Toiletries like soaps, toothpaste and toothbrush. Important documents and prescription medicines. Pet food, bowls and leash. Mobile chargers and snacks to munch. You may consider having them put aside stored in a box that is accessible at all times. The right Movers and Packers Hyderabad that you would have hired too guide you accordingly for the safe keep of such box.
Secure all locks and keys: You will have too many bags and suitcases that you may have locked. There are all chances that you have keys for each one of them kept at different places. We advise you to create a single bunch of keys so as to avoid any sort of confusion to locate them when needed. Also, secure all keys at one place that belong to your new home, like main door, windows, garage if any, cupboards and cabinets.
Inform friends and providers in advance about your move: The moment your move date is confirmed, inform the service providers in advance. Gas connection, landline phones, internet and TV providers must be given notice for shifting lines a week in advance. This will ensure you have these services at your new place without interruptions. Informing your neighbors about the move can be emotionally stressful, avoiding it too is not socially acceptable. Do inform all your friends and neighbors about your move in advance to get that essential help form them in case you run short of people to manage the move.

Although we live in a world where practically all services are available by the drop of a hat, inconveniences are bound to present themselves should the activities are executed unplanned. Average users making a move start planning for their move at least 4 weeks prior to the actual move date. It gives them enough time to get rate quotes from Packers and Movers Mumbai or negotiate with the stand alone trucks for a Do-it-yourself move. A little preparation can go a long way in making your experience a memorable one.