Moving can be stressful because, even at its most basic, it requires you to take apart your household and set it up in an organized way at a new location. Although it may not be inherently easy to move, some pro tips can help you avoid the stress and settle down more efficiently in your new house. Here are some packing hacks from the experts aimed at alleviating the stress of local moving:

Get Water-Proof Wrapping for the Liquids

It can be frustrating to find that liquids, e.g., shampoos, conditioners, mouthwash, cooking oil, vinegar, etc., have spilled in the moving boxes. It is especially stressful if the leak causes stains or, in the case of bleach, damages your belongings. Fortunately, you can spare yourself this stress by making sure to close the cap and then applying a layer of plastic sealing wrap to help keep the contents from spilling.

Leave the Clothes on Their Hangers

Many people remove clothes from the hangers in an effort to save space when moving. While it might seem simple and neat to pack, it is tedious and time-consuming to set the clothes onto hangers once you get to your destination. Instead, you can layer the clothes on top of each other while still on their hangers. Thus, putting them back up in the closet when you arrive at your new home is simpler.

Buy Clean Garbage Bags to Transport Clean Clothes

You do not necessarily need to pack clothes in separate bags or cases, especially if you don't have these items to pack the clothes in. Rather, you can pack clothes in clean garbage bags, ensuring that you distinguish these from any other trash bags you may use for actual garbage. On the other hand, if the clothes are in your dressers, you can wrap plastic all around the drawers. This also applies to other container-type items, such as shoe racks, filing cabinets, and utensil organizers.

Labeling and Taking Photographs

By the end of the move, likely, you will barely remember where you packed each item. To save yourself the trouble of digging through everything to find an item, use clear labels on every item, and ensure that the labeling system is reliable enough that it won't come off during the move. It is also a good idea to take photographs of your possessions when you load them up, so you have a record of everything you brought with you.

These packing hacks are important tools to help make your move more seamless and hassle-free. Even so, it is prudent to engage a professional local moving company—such as Local Motion Movers—to handle the move in its entirety, ensuring that they pack, transport, and organize your home to enable you to enjoy moving to this new step in your life.