Neil Cherry

Packing is a stressful thing to do while moving as you normally don't know where to begin from hence it is always good to begin packing as early as possible. This helps you avoid late inconveniences. There are strategies which should be considered while packing although they might be time consuming.

1. Boxes are regular in size and easy to carry along hence they are staple for moving because when they are attached together correctly, they hardly fall apart. You should buy too many boxes to avoid a scenario of packing boxes too full that they may break or even be impossible to lift them.

When transporting goods, it is always good to maximize your van space therefore, regular shaped objects can be of great benefit as they ensure there are no wasted areas.

2. When you have run out of boxes, bags can supplement them as they are good for items like beddings and clothing. Edgy and heavy objects work best in boxes but teddies, linens and softy toys work well in bags. Bags are compressible anywhere especially on the flip side although they might be mistaken for rubbish.

3. While packing, pack the biggest objects first; then fill the space around them as this enhances maximum utility of space. The easiest goods to pack are books while the worst one are odd-shaped and awkward items like ornaments.

Both should go in boxes. Goods which are going to the same room should always be packed in the same box so to avoid dragging goods along in the room you are moving to.

4. Wherever possible, mark all bags and boxes as it makes it easier to locate things and sort them into different rooms without having to open them. You can use labels such as different colored masking tapes, permanent markers or even transparent labels to mark the boxes.

For example, for a box containing office books, you may label it as OFFICE this helps when unpacking the goods and bags used to carry belongings should be marked clearly to avoid being mistaken for rubbish.

5. Packing of belongings can take a couple of weeks up to eight weeks but on the other side, unpacking can consume up to two months or even more. To ease the work of packing and unpacking, you can hire a professional company to put the items in the box and move the items for you.

As we all know, time is money. Better to pay a professional to get these things sorted by a pro rather than spending time and money trying to do it yourself.

Whether in company of friends, family or colleagues, hiring a van or a truck is always the best option during moving. Though you might not own one, you can access a van by hiring from a rentals company.

For surety, you need to book the van early and in advance. Among the things to consider when hiring a van is the distance to be covered, the size of the things to be moved and the requirements stated by the rentals agency.

Be at ease since the Internet is there to help you out. To avoid physical visits to the moving agency, you can order for quotes online. The hiring should be done for a specific duration; hence you need to state the date and destination.

For further clarifications, one can contact the moving agency through their hot line. However, you should point out whether hiring is for the van only, van with moving team or moving company in general.

If you have only a few items to move, then it is best to just hire one man and one van. But if you have a lot of stuff that needs to be moved, it is highly suggested that you contact a reputable removalists Sydney to hire two men and a truck.

Hiring a van with the moving team is always best since some services are subsidized. Moreover, for the team plus van package, extra information about access to your new home should be given.

This information includes the distance to your homes main door and parking space. Majority of moving companies are recognized by packing departments hence allowed to pack at any spot for convenience.

Even with the above breakdown, you are not yet set to hire a van. Why? To successfully be a candidate to a moving company, trust has to be won. To win their trust, some companies place a small deposit before handing over the keys.

Moreover, some offer to fuel the van for you but include the costs in your total payment while others leave you to cater fuelling and parking needs. Due to the surging number of rental and moving firms, one should inquire about the hiring process from various firms. This gives you an outline of what to expect once you settle on a certain firm.

It's not a dash but a journey, when hiring a van. Among the top things to consider is the back space. The back space should be big enough to move your thing in a single trip.

Though you are in charge of your moving, you might incur a lot of expenses when intending to move your household or office items for a number of trips. It's a process that requires sound thinking and you will be assured to get a good van suitable for your needs.