Why You Should Label Boxes for Storage and Moving

Published: July 20, 2022

Moving can be one of the most challenging circumstances a person will ever face. Moving is stressful enough, so there’s no need to make it any worse! It may appear chaotic when your belongings are stored, but it doesn’t need to be.

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage is here to assist! Here are three reasons why it’s so important to label your boxes.

It Helps Protect Your Belongings

Adding a single word to your packing list might aid you in moving into your new home without breaking or damaging anything. Anything that may be easily broken or damaged should be marked “fragile.”

By using block lettering on your box, you’ll make it more apparent to passers-by, ensuring they know what’s in there. You can also use the term “delicate” when packing ceramics or glass goods.

Unloading is Seamless

Consider how much stuff you’ll have before getting started to pack, and don’t try to cram it all in at once. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to unpack everything all at once, so plan ahead of time.

Include the space in which the box will be placed while labeling it. If you’re packing a box of children’s books to send to the playroom, call it something like that.

Makes Unpacking Easier

Labeling your boxes makes unloading and setting up a cinch. Moving into a new house with all your belongings in boxes might be difficult. Labeling your boxes may assist you in finding what you need as soon as possible. So, remember to make an exhaustive list of everything inside the box.

If you found the tips in this article useful, check out the UNITS Moving and Portable Storage blog! There we share tips for moving, storage, and general home organization. We are here to assist you with all kinds of moving and storage needs!