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15. Kids toy boxes – wrap small-medium size toy boxes in plastic bags or
plastic wrap to save you unpacking the box into another box, wrap with plastic
to help keep the items from falling out.
16. Think outside the box – don’t forget to pack items in baskets, hampers,
suitcases.
17. Place heavy items in a suitcase – place books in suitcases they are easier
to roll than lift.
18. Remove light bulbs – to prevent them from breaking during the move.
19. Toilet Paper Rolls to stop tangling – use toilet paper rolls to keep
necklaces organised.
20. Finish it all before moving day – don’t leave any packing for the day of
the move. Have everything ready the night before. I was really surprised that
the removalist company managed to pack up our entire house in a matter of 1.5
hours. There was no time for me to anything more than to clean up behind
them.
21. Grocery home delivery – place a grocery order to get delivered a few
hours after you plan to arrive at the new house. For general items such as fresh
bread and milk for breakfast the next morning. This is particularly useful if you
have managed to eat most of your items in your pantry. We also ordered
sausages and had sausage sandwiches for dinner on our first night.
22. Pack an overnight bag – get each family member to pack an overnight bag,
with their toiletries, toothbrush, PJ’s, a change of clothes to easily have on hand
on the night of the move. Save searching through boxes and everybody can have
a comfortable nights sleep.
23. Sketch a plan – draw out an plan of where you want large furniture items
placed in your new home. ie where you would like your lounge to be positioned.
This is handy if you aren’t around somebody else can look at the plan and place
the items in the correct place for you, saves your back later.
24. My biggest tip is – before you move give your new house a good clean
before moving all the boxes over. It’s so much easier to wipe over kitchen