Try to avoid mixing items from room to room. It will make your unpacking a lot easier
Tape boxes well to avoid any broken boxes
Bundle any breakable items using either bubble wrap or packing paper.
Avoid using large boxes for heavy items. It will make it easier on yourself to put the heavier items in smaller boxes so you can still lift them
Fill any empty spots in the boxes with either packing peanuts or packing paper. By doing this you can prevent any shifting or rubbing of items that could cause damage.
Before you start packing, sort through things and decide if they could be donated or not. This will help you to avoid packing items you don’t really need.
Buy your moving supplies before you start packing. At GPL Self Storage you can buy more than you may need and return any unused items.
Place heavier items on the bottom of the box to avoid damaging the smaller items.
Clearly label each box with what room it belongs to and the contents in it. If you are using a moving company you may also want to write your name on the box and number each box.
