{"id":16931,"date":"2024-04-17T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T13:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=16931"},"modified":"2025-09-05T15:18:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T19:18:03","slug":"packing-delusions-when-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/packing-delusions-when-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Delusions and False Beliefs When Packing for a Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/packing-delusions.jpg\" alt=\"delusions when packing for moving\" class=\"wp-image-42469 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/packing-delusions.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/packing-delusions-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Any attempts to deny that you have false beliefs when packing for a move could be a warning sign that you might be suffering from packing delusions, ready to sabotage the success of your huge house-packing project.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Believing in things that are not true can cost you dearly during the house-packing process. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most common packing mistakes, disguised as delusions and false beliefs, will slow down your packing progress and could prove to be too costly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That&#8217;s right, careless blunders when packing for a move can easily put your money, time, and nerves on the line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the top 10 delusions and false beliefs when packing for moving to stay safe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-bf56bd\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Highlights\">Highlights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Packing_Help?_No,_Thanks_I_Can_Pack_My_Entire_Home_On_My_Own\">1. Packing Help? No, Thanks. I Can Pack My Entire Home On My Own<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_I_Don\u2019t_Need_To_Start_Packing_Early_Because_I\u2019m_A_Fast_Packer\">2. I Don\u2019t Need To Start Packing Early Because I\u2019m A Fast Packer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_I_Will_Pack_Everything_I_Have_And_Sort_It_Out_Later_In_My_New_Home\">3. I Will Pack Everything I Have And Sort It Out Later In My New Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_I\u2019m_Sure_There_Is_No_Such_Thing_As_Free_Packing_Supplies\">4. I\u2019m Sure There Is No Such Thing As Free Packing Supplies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_It_Won\u2019t_Matter_Which_Rooms_I_Pack_First_As_Long_As_I_Start_From_Somewhere\">5. It Won\u2019t Matter Which Rooms I Pack First As Long As I Start From Somewhere<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_Pack_from_hard_to_easy\">Packing rule #1: Pack from hard to easy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_Pack_according_to_occupation_frequency\">Packing rule #2: Pack according to occupation frequency<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_Pack_from_larger_to_smaller\">Packing rule #3: Pack from larger to smaller<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_There_Are_Items_I\u2019m_Not_Allowed_To_Pack?_Is_This_Some_Kind_Of_A_Joke?\">6. There Are Items I\u2019m Not Allowed To Pack? Is This Some Kind Of A Joke?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Safety_Will_Only_Slow_Down_My_Packing_Progress\">7. Safety Will Only Slow Down My Packing Progress<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Small_vs_Large\">Small vs. Large<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Reinforcement\">Reinforcement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Filling_materials\">Filling materials<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Books_Are_Heavy?_You\u2019ve_Got_To_Be_Kidding_Me\">8. Books Are Heavy? You\u2019ve Got To Be Kidding Me!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_I\u2019m_Strong_Enough_To_Carry_my_Furniture_Without_Disassembling_It_First\">9. I\u2019m Strong Enough To Carry my Furniture Without Disassembling It First<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_I_Have_A_Good_Memory_So_I_Dont_Need_To_Label_My_Packed_Boxes\">10. I Have A Good Memory So I Don&#8217;t Need To Label My Packed Boxes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving across the country to another home involves a great number of jobs to complete all the way until Moving day arrives and starts banging on the door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skip all the hassle and see how much does it cost to hire long-distance movers!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\ude9a How Much Does It Cost to Hire Long-Distance Movers in 2025? \ud83d\udce6\ud83d\udcb8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NGdF8-m2S-g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of all the hectic pre-move preparations, one moving task in particular will most likely put anyone\u2019s patience, resilience, and resourcefulness to the test like never before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>* P-A-C-K-I-N-G *<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its name alone is enough to send chills down any home mover\u2019s spine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The largely stressful and rather chaotic circumstances that often accompany the process of packing up for a move can often prove too much to handle for the individuals involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unique packing reality that unrolls before home packers\u2019 eyes may as well cloud their sound judgment and cause them to question their own abilities to cope with the challenging packing project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get familiar with the most common packing mistakes in the form of <strong><em>delusions and false beliefs<\/em><\/strong> that may not only slow down your packing progress but can also prove to be too costly in the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that careless mistakes when packing for a move can easily put your money, time, and nerves on the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to learn the top 10 delusions when packing for a move so that you stay away from them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Packing_Help?_No,_Thanks_I_Can_Pack_My_Entire_Home_On_My_Own\">1. Packing Help? No, Thanks. I Can Pack My Entire Home On My Own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The very first false belief that you may have before you even start placing your prized possessions into moving containers is that you can pack up your entire house on your own without any additional help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, depending on the overall number of household items and personal possessions that you have in your home and depending on the exact time period you have until the Big day, you could actually manage to pull it off on your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it would be nothing short of an amazing achievement that Flash Gordon himself would be proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, one of the biggest blunders you can make when packing your house for a move is to not reach out and ask for packing assistance or even worse &#8211; to hastily refuse it whenever timely and adequate packing help is readily offered in a friendly manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/friends-help-you-move\/\"><strong>Friends<\/strong><\/a>. Hopefully, your pals will happen to be familiar with the proverb \u201c<strong><em>A friend in packing need is a friend indeed<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em>\u201d and will respond to your call for help. Ask them in person or use the wider reach and convenience of your preferred social network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/professional-packing-services\/\"><strong>Professional packers<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>If you can afford it, your best option for a quick and efficient packing experience is to hire the services of a highly experienced and trained team of packers who know exactly what it takes to pack up your entire house quickly and safely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-packers\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Hire Packers?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_I_Don\u2019t_Need_To_Start_Packing_Early_Because_I\u2019m_A_Fast_Packer\">2. I Don\u2019t Need To Start Packing Early Because I\u2019m A Fast Packer<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-16938\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"400\/400\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/garage.jpg\" alt=\"How to pack a garage for moving\" class=\"wp-image-42470 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/garage.jpg 400w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/garage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/garage-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Still confident that your packing speed alone will be enough to finish packing up your garage on time?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another common packing mistake is the false belief that you are a fast packer simply because you can pack up your backpack in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to remember that packing a backpack and packing up an entire home are two entirely different things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, while being a fast packer will definitely help you finish the packing process faster, speed alone is usually not enough to achieve the packing efficiency you so desperately need &#8211; you also need good organization to go with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And more precisely &#8211; you will have to create a packing calendar to be able to control and manipulate time the way you see fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t ever forget that time is not only relevant, it is also tricky. Time is the essential factor when packing for a move and will determine the speed with which you will be placing the material world around you into moving boxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the more time you manage to squeeze out with your calendar, the higher your packing efficiency will be and the better you will be able to keep the moving stress at bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, if you\u2019re really pressed for time, our revolutionary <strong><a href=\"\/move\/pack-your-home-in-60-steps\/\">PACKING CHECKLIST<\/a><\/strong> will tell you in person the best way to pack for a move in <strong>exactly 60 steps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not surprisingly, the first entry in any packing calendar says <strong><em>START EARLY<\/em><\/strong><em>!<\/em> in big bold letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_I_Will_Pack_Everything_I_Have_And_Sort_It_Out_Later_In_My_New_Home\">3. I Will Pack Everything I Have And Sort It Out Later In My New Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This idea is probably the worst packing mistake that you can make while getting ready to move to another home. And by worst we mean costly, maybe even costlier than you might suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The failure to optimize the number of your household goods before you initiate the packing process will definitely prove detrimental for you due to 3 major reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>. Realistically speaking, your only chance of finishing up packing your home for a move on time is to inventory all your earthly possessions, go through them carefully, and get rid of any items that you don\u2019t already want and will no longer need in the foreseeable future. Wasting hours and hours of wrapping up your unsorted possessions for moving is a serious packing blunder that you\u2019d be wise to avoid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space<\/strong>. Even if you are lucky enough to be <a href=\"\/move\/moving-to-a-bigger-house\/\">upsizing your home<\/a>, it\u2019s really a bad idea to start filling up your new house or apartment with unwanted and unneeded items from the very first days of unpacking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Money<\/strong>. That\u2019s right \u2013 packing your home for a move without first sorting its content will place a serious strain on your wallet. As you must know by now, the reason for this phenomenon is that the final price you\u2019re paying for your cross-country move is in direct proportion to the total weight of your shipment. In other words, many unsorted items contribute to greater weight, and more weight means more money for their actual transportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-declutter-before-moving\/\">How to Declutter Your Home Before Moving: 10 Decluttering Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_I\u2019m_Sure_There_Is_No_Such_Thing_As_Free_Packing_Supplies\">4. I\u2019m Sure There Is No Such Thing As Free Packing Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-16941\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"267\/400\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cardboard-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"Free moving boxes\" class=\"wp-image-42474 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cardboard-boxes.jpg 267w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cardboard-boxes-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Packing for a move is simply unthinkable without the convenience of cardboard boxes. And yet, you don&#8217;t have to dig too deep into your pockets to get moving containers in good overall condition.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s definitely not a secret that moving house is an expensive affair and therefore one of the top concerns that you as a home mover will probably be preoccupied with will be to find various ways to <a href=\"\/move\/cut-moving-costs\/\">lower the moving expenses<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea is to take advantage of all money-saving moving tips you can think of, especially during the packing stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common packing delusion is to believe that you have to buy absolutely all of your packing supplies so that you have a safe relocation trip to your new home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s true that you can\u2019t possibly compete with new products, but luckily for you, there are good free alternatives to the brand-new packing materials you were planning to purchase from your local moving company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moving boxes<\/strong>. One thing is clear \u2013 you can\u2019t even think about starting to pack without first obtaining a large number of cardboard boxes of different shapes and sizes. The good news here is that you can get <a href=\"\/move\/get-boxes-for-moving\/\">FREE MOVING BOXES<\/a> from local businesses as many supermarkets, bookstores, electronics stores, etc. have more packing boxes than they will ever need and those containers can be yours just for the asking. Although offered free of charge, take only boxes that are strong, clean, and in good overall condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bubble wrap<\/strong>. Take a good look around your home and look for clean yet no longer needed pieces of old clothing that you can use instead of the air-filled plastic material. Bubble wrap is not overrated by any means but thick socks, hand towels, and old towels can do an excellent job protecting your fragile items just as well. <a href=\"\/move\/where-to-find-free-bubble-wrap\/\">Free Bubble Wrap<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Packing paper<\/strong>. It\u2019ll be hard to find good substitutes for soft and clean packing paper because of its numerous advantages. And yet, newsprint comes pretty close with its unbeatable price and great qualities as a filling material \/just be careful with the ink stains it can leave on some more delicate items\/.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/get-packing-supplies-free\/\">Where to Get Free Packing Supplies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_It_Won\u2019t_Matter_Which_Rooms_I_Pack_First_As_Long_As_I_Start_From_Somewhere\">5. It Won\u2019t Matter Which Rooms I Pack First As Long As I Start From Somewhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a common packing delusion that can only slow down your progress instead of speeding it up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to finish a specific task, it\u2019s of utmost importance to actually begin working on it. And while the simplicity of the previous sentence sounds laughable, its continuation \u201cbut it\u2019s even more important to know where to start packing for a move\u201d surely does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to devise a crystal clear strategy in order to have a smooth and problem-free packing experience. It\u2019s all about following the 3 fundamental rules of quick and efficient packing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Packing_rule_:_Pack_from_hard_to_easy\">Packing rule #1: Pack from hard to easy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start packing from the premises which contain an extraordinary number of items for packing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, they will coincide with the storage areas in your home \u2013 garages, basements, attics, tool sheds, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, your easier packing projects will be left for later when your energy, motivation, and morale are almost depleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Packing_rule_:_Pack_according_to_occupation_frequency\">Packing rule #2: Pack according to occupation frequency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019ll be a clear moving mistake to start packing from the rooms you use every single day as they will get cluttered too fast and will eat up your living space unnecessarily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designate one room or specific corner of a room as your packing station and just get down to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Packing_rule_:_Pack_from_larger_to_smaller\">Packing rule #3: Pack from larger to smaller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your large and heavy household items deserve your first and foremost packing attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your bulky furniture pieces and kitchen appliances are already safely disassembled, disconnected, and packed before you turn your attention to packing your bits and pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/packing-rules-for-moving\/\">10 Fundamental Packing Rules for a Successful Move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_There_Are_Items_I\u2019m_Not_Allowed_To_Pack?_Is_This_Some_Kind_Of_A_Joke?\">6. There Are Items I\u2019m Not Allowed To Pack? Is This Some Kind Of A Joke?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-16945 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pets.jpg\" alt=\"How to move with pets to another home\" class=\"wp-image-42476 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pets.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pets-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Pack me in a cardboard box and I&#8217;ll never speak to you again!&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>No, this is not a joke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional moving companies take safety seriously and will not agree to load onto their moving trucks known hazardous items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common packing delusion on your part would be to assume that you can pack all your possessions regardless of whether they are deemed dangerous for transportation or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hazardous goods are considered all items that can pose a considerable threat to property and people alike. Don\u2019t waste your time packing corrosive, explosive, and flammable substances such as fuel, oil, acids, fertilizers, pesticides, propane tanks, paint, weapons and ammunition, and many more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, be responsible for their safe disposal before your moving date arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perishable foods are also not allowed to be packed and transported across the country, as are pets and plants due to their sensitivity and fragility. A reasonable solution is to use up your perishables way in advance or give them away if you fail to consume them in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as your animal friends and plants go, it\u2019s your responsibility to arrange for their safe transportation to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before initiating the packing procedure, ask your selected moving company for their list of forbidden items to avoid this typical moving mistake when packing your house for a move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-non-allowable-items\/\">What Movers Won\u2019t Move: What Not to Pack When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Safety_Will_Only_Slow_Down_My_Packing_Progress\">7. Safety Will Only Slow Down My Packing Progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our list of packing mistakes, false beliefs, and delusions continues with the widespread misconception that safety requires too much time and effort to be achieved, so some people tend to favor speed over safety when packing their homes for a move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, practicing safe packing techniques comes down to knowing the basic safety packing rules and has nothing to do with time whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these 3 main principles to achieve good packing safety without having to sacrifice your packing speed in the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Small_vs_Large\">Small vs. Large<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking that the larger a moving container is, the more items it will fit can be nothing less than a visual illusion that can compromise packing safety big time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s all about the actual weight of the goods that will go into the cardboard boxes anyway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t forget to use small moving boxes for heavier items and big boxes for lighter items<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Reinforcement\">Reinforcement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A moving box can look sturdy enough and still break under the weight of its own content on Moving day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This, of course, would be rather unfortunate as property damage and even personal injuries can never be excluded from the relocation equation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be sure to reinforce the bottom of each moving container with quality tape to avoid such mishaps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Filling_materials\">Filling materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not think that filling up any remaining space inside a moving box is important but important it is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any safe packing techniques you employ when packing up for a move won\u2019t mean a thing if you as much as fail to immobilize your packed items during transit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use plenty of filling and padding materials to safeguard your goods against any shifts and movements on the road, and thus avoid any damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/avoid-injuries-when-moving\/\">10 Moving Safety Tips to Avoid Injuries When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Books_Are_Heavy?_You\u2019ve_Got_To_Be_Kidding_Me\">8. Books Are Heavy? You\u2019ve Got To Be Kidding Me!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-16948 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/packing-heavy-books.jpg\" alt=\"packing heavy books for a move\" class=\"wp-image-16948 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/packing-heavy-books.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/packing-heavy-books-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/packing-heavy-books-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3:14 lbs. per book is enough to make you rethink your packing strategy.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A typical delusion when packing for a move is to misjudge the total weight of packed books and thus endanger your moving day safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This false belief comes as a direct result of the almost feathery feel of single book pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, once these pages are combined first in a book and then in a book-filled box, then things tend to change dramatically weight-wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that when packing books for a move, your moving boxes will become too heavy too quickly \/in a matter of minutes!\/. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your moving day problem- and injury-free, observe the following 3 rules when packing books for moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to slim down your book collection to only the copies you really, really want to keep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep book-filled boxes below 50 lbs. even if you know you can handle heavier loads simply because even reinforced moving containers have their loading limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use all wheeled suitcases you can find in your home and fill them up with the heaviest copies you own. Let the wheels take the strain instead of your back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/pack-books-for-moving\/\">How to Pack Books for Moving: 40 Steps for Packing Books<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_I\u2019m_Strong_Enough_To_Carry_my_Furniture_Without_Disassembling_It_First\">9. I\u2019m Strong Enough To Carry my Furniture Without Disassembling It First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one of the most common packing mistakes when packing for a move is to underestimate the importance of disassembling your furniture pieces before you pack and load them into the moving truck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your regular trips to the gym may have given you the confidence that you will be able to handle your bulky and heavy furniture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet, there are several reasons why packing and carrying your heavyweight furniture pieces is a task better left for more experienced packers and movers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The sheer furniture weight aside, the pieces will often need to be navigated through tight corridors, sharp corners, and steep staircases. Experience, experience, experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, some pieces are really tough to disassemble into their key elements and only previous experience will matter in such cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re going to need plenty of moving blankets to keep your valued furniture pieces safe during all stages of the cross-country relocation. Unsafe furniture packing will only lead to more headaches than you can handle in one day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re going to need a heavy-duty moving dolly to wheel your furniture pieces out of your home and load them onto the rental truck. In comparison, movers have the right equipment and know-how to do it in no time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid a rookie packing mistake in case you have opted for a self-move, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>disassemble your large furniture pieces \/use their construction manuals if you keep them or ask for furniture disassembling advice from the pros\/,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>use moving blankets or other old home blankets to protect their surfaces, and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take advantage of a moving dolly to safely transport them to the waiting vehicle. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And one more thing \u2013 <strong><em>never ever do furniture packing and moving entirely on your own!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-lift-heavy-boxes-and-furniture-when-moving\/\">How to Lift and Carry Heavy Furniture When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_I_Have_A_Good_Memory_So_I_Dont_Need_To_Label_My_Packed_Boxes\">10. I Have A Good Memory So I Don&#8217;t Need To Label My Packed Boxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing your house for a move is usually the time when essential packing tasks tend to be skipped due to a lack of sufficient time. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-16954\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/labeling-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"How to label boxes when moving\" class=\"wp-image-42478 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/labeling-boxes.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/labeling-boxes-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Numbering your packed boxes and keeping a master list of their content with you is another clever labeling system that works like a charm.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the most frequent packing mistakes that you can make is to believe that you have an excellent memory and therefore, there\u2019s no need to waste additional time by labeling the ready boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is, even if you are blessed with an infallible memory, your moving day will most likely drain you physically and mentally, and you may find yourself in your new home with piles and piles of unlabeled boxes and no clear recollection of what exactly is inside them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid this unpleasant packing mistake by remembering to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep a black marker pen close at hand, and maybe even some color labels or stickers too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label clearly the content and destination room on at least 2 sides of each packed box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, don\u2019t forget to write in big black letters any extra handling instructions specific to the packed box \/<strong>FRAGILE, THIS SIDE UP, HANDLE WITH CARE, DO NOT DROP, etc.<\/strong>\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign different color codes for each destination room for easier identification and place the corresponding colored labels or stickers on the moving containers \/an optional packing trick\/.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/box-label-system-when-moving\/\">How to Label Boxes for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of moving house can force you to have a number of packing delusions and false beliefs that can lead to unfortunate and unpleasant moving mistakes when packing a home for a move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, now that you\u2019re familiar with the most common packing mistakes, you can easily counterattack your bad relocation luck and earn yourself a smooth and accident-free move across the country from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Hire Movers?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Moving across the country to another home involves a great number of jobs to complete all the way until Moving day arrives and starts banging on the door. 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