5 Things to Help With Your Move

The more you prepare for a move, the easier the move will be in the long run. One of the main supplies you will need to plan a move is boxes. A majority of your smaller items will go right into boxes, but there are other moving supplies that can help.

When you hire a moving company, you can ask for specific supplies to help with the move and make the process easier. Read on for a go-to list of items to have ready for your big moving day.

1. Plastic Shrink Wrap

When you move larger items like furniture and mattresses, you want to protect the outer layer from scratches or excessive damage. One of the easiest ways to do this is with plastic shrink wrap. A large roll of shrink wrap makes it easy to wrap large items and keep them protected. Use plastic wrap around sensitive materials or sharp corners.

Once the items get placed in your new home, you can easily take off the plastic wrap and if done correctly, the items will be in the same condition you originally had them.

2. Moving Pad

Another way to add protection to furniture is with moving pads. Thick moving pads will protect furniture legs, desk legs, and sensitive items like appliances. Moving trucks will typically have hard bottoms you do not want items to scrape across. The use of moving pads will ensure items have extra protection and cushioning.

Instead of purchases you will only use one time, moving companies often offer pad rentals. The rentals give you the freedom to use the pads as needed during your move and you will simply return them once the move is complete.

3. Painter's Tape

While packing tape is ideal for securing a box, you may want a tape that is easily removed for other tasks. Painter's tape sticks to anything and can easily peel off without any damage or residue. Use the tape to label specific items for certain rooms. For example, you could write "Master Bedroom" on a piece of painter's tape and stick it to a mattress or bed frame.

When you hire professional movers for assistance, the labels will communicate specific needs and ensure items are placed in the proper locations. Painter's tape usually has a bright blue color, which makes the tape easy to see. Use a bright permanent marker on the tape to easily see the text you write.

4. Hex Key Set

As you move, you may find yourself taking apart furniture to easily fit through door frames and into moving trucks. One essential tool for many types of furniture is a hex key. A hex key includes a collection of hex wrenches all in one set. You will have access to multiple sizes.

With a hex key, you can take apart desks, bed frames, shelves, and exercise equipment. Instead of a trip to a hardware store, inquire with a moving company about hex key availability. Along with hex keys, a moving company may have access to other basic tools like screwdrivers and hammers.

5. Moving Dolly

Take a lot of the heavy lifting out of your move with the use of a moving dolly. A dolly provides support for boxes and bulky items that you can wheel out of a house and onto a moving truck. A dolly will distribute the weight of an item and make it easy to move out of old homes and into your new one.

For more information on moving help, contact us at Baker Moving. We will help you plan out each part of the move and ensure everything goes smoothly. We can provide you with a full checklist of the items and our available tools for rental.