As you plan for your move, getting the right packing supplies are critical to ensure a successful move.  The investment and time in obtaining the right supplies is worth it in the long run.  Here are top five packing supplies that can make the most of your efforts.

 

Sturdy Boxes

Getting the right boxes for your move is essential.  In order for your things to be protected, you want to have durable boxes that are made to carry the weight of your goods.  For example, you don’t want to recycle a flimsy box to hold your grandmother’s china.  Look online for moving boxes.  You can find them at home improvement stores as well.  Do your research to help you find the best deals.  Keep in mind there are special boxes for all kinds of goods.  If your budget is tight, make sure you invest in the right boxes for your special and fragile items.

 

Tape

Just as getting the right boxes for your move is important, so is getting the right tape.  Get packing tape.  It is worth the time to find.  It will ensure that your boxes with stay intact and allow you to tape up your boxes quickly.  When you are packing, time is of the essence.  Therefore, you don’t want to waste your time with tape that doesn’t work well.

 

Permanent Ink Marker

Permanent ink markers are a must.  You will use them continuously.  If you want, you could purchase a variety pack with various colors.  You could then color code the boxes by room.  Get a good supply because you will use them throughout the move.

 

Garbage Bags

As you pack, you will inevitably find things you don’t want or need.  Therefore, having garbage bags to hand will help immensely.  If you are donating some of your things, consider using white garbage bags for those items so they do not get mixed up with the trash.  Use lawn or a different color garbage bag for the trash.  

 

Packing Paper

Packing paper is very important to ensure that your things arrive safely.  Investing in this will save you tremendously.  Although you will use it throughout the house, you will use the most for your kitchen.  

 

For more great packing ideas, please Starline’s Packing Tips.