{"id":3677,"date":"2022-02-01T12:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T12:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/?p=3677"},"modified":"2023-07-18T16:57:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T16:57:05","slug":"how-to-pack-efficiently-for-your-big-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/how-to-pack-efficiently-for-your-big-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack Efficiently for Your Big Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Efficiency is everything when you’re trying to have a stress-free move. One of the things people struggle with most when moving is packing is being efficient. But the truth is it’s simple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you need help figuring out how to pack efficiently, keep reading. <\/span>UNITS Moving and Storage of Jacksonville<\/span><\/a> is here to help!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Have all of Your Supplies Ready\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Being prepared is going to make the packing process go by seamlessly. That’s why you should have all of your supplies ready to go before you begin packing. So, head on over to your local hardware store to pick up boxes, tape, moving blankets, and bubble wrap.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pack Commonly Used Items Last\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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To avoid a common packing mishap, pack the things you use least first, and pack your everyday essentials last. That will ensure that you don’t have to dig through boxes and unpack the items you still need. This method will also give you an idea of what order to pack belongings and help you avoid any confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep Clothing in Their Places<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Before you go and shove your clothing into boxes, consider leaving them in your dresser. Clothing is often light enough and can be moved in the dresser if you keep it intact. That will help save money on boxes and leave one less chore for you to do. As for clothes in your closet, grab a trash bag and slip it over the bottom of several pieces of clothing. Then you will want to tie the ends around the hanger; this method will also reduce wrinkling. Simply lay or hang the closet clothing in your vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Label Everything<\/b><\/h2>\n

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And lastly, ensure you label every box. Write on each box the room it belongs in and a general list of the box’s contents. For example, “Master Bedroom – books, candles, and entertainment.” By labeling everything, you’ll make the unloading and packing process a breeze. Efficient packing methods are about making every step of the moving process easier!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where To Find Packing Supplies<\/b><\/h2>\n

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If you’re searching for packing supplies in the Jacksonville area, check out these retailers!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Proctor Ace Hardware<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

5723 University Blvd W<\/span><\/p>\n

Jacksonville, FL 32216<\/span><\/p>\n

904-731-1144<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lowe’s Home Improvement<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

5155 Lenox Ave<\/span><\/p>\n

Jacksonville, FL 32205<\/span><\/p>\n

(904) 486-1260<\/span><\/p>\n

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Harbor Freight Tools<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

9861 Beach Blvd<\/span><\/p>\n

Jacksonville, FL 32246<\/span><\/p>\n

904-998-4503<\/span><\/p>\n

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Another way to help make moving more efficient is by using a portable storage container! You can call <\/span>UNITS of Jacksonville<\/span><\/a> at (904) 298-6939 to receive a free quote today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Efficiency is everything when you’re trying to have a stress-free move. One of the things people struggle with most when moving is packing is being efficient. But the truth is it’s simple.\u00a0   If you need help figuring out how to pack efficiently, keep reading. UNITS Moving and Storage of Jacksonville is here to help!\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3677","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3677","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3677"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3677\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3916,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3677\/revisions\/3916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3677"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3677"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/jacksonville-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}