Packing a home for removals or self storage is a skill. Our moving and packing guide is filled with tips and tricks to make the job easier.
Outside gear
Sports equipment
Over the years, many of us collect fitness equipment, skis, garden toys for the children like trampolines and bikes. All should be cleaned and packed to avoid damage and warping.
Heavy sports equipment like multi gyms, should be dismantled for easy moving.
Garden
Gardens are full of wooden and stone furniture, swings, slides, pots and other cumbersome, fragile and heavy items. Pack them well, dismantle in to smaller parts where possible and wrap to protect.
Garages and sheds
Drain any petrol and other liquids from mowers and other equipment like strimmers and chain saws.
Pack with weight in mind – especially for tool kits.
Watch out for inflammables or hazardous materials. Many removal firms, hire vans and storage centres have rules for moving and storing dangerous items.
Valuables and belongings you need
Pack these separately and keep them with you if you can. Remember to keep some clothes and a wash bag handy for overnight and don’t pack your keys.
Keep a few tools handy, like Allen keys, screwdrivers, pliers and spanners for dismantling and reassembling furniture.
It’s useful to tape any screws, bolts or other fastenings you take out of any dismantled item in a plastic bag taped to the item. Put a note inside the bag as a reminder of where the fixings go.
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