The first step is to decide if there are some books you do not want to pack. You can share them with friends and family or donate books you don’t want to a school, charity or library.
Packing:
Use a small sturdy box – a box of books can get heavy quickly, so using a smaller but sturdy box can help to distribute the weight.
Secure the bottom of the box – Packing tape layered around the box seam and edges can add support to a heavy box of books.
Line the box – Create a layer around the covers of your book collection by lining the box with newsprint paper.
Organize books by size – Grouping your books by size makes them easier to place in the box while you pack.
Wrap rare collections separately – Individually wrap your rare collectibles, and consider whether to move this with you, rather than in a moving van.
Pack the box – Place your books in the box on their edge, alternating the bound edges. (See video: How to Pack Books)
Fill in any gaps – Use crumpled packing paper to fill in any gaps between the books and box sides.
Secure the top of the box – Close and seal the top seam of the box with a couple of layers of packing tape.
Label the box – Using a dark, permanent marker, label the sides of your box with the contents.
For more tips read the full article from United Van Lines.
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Save money – The scale of your move will likely be quite a bit less after you declutter, which saves you money in moving supplies, equipment, and time on the clock. You might even make money by selling some of those items!
Clean less – You’re going to want to enjoy your new place as soon as possible. Transporting fewer dusty knick-knacks and household goods means you can spend more time exploring your new neighborhood and home and less time cleaning those space-taking items.
Feel organized – When you start to declutter, you may run across things you thought you misplaced or lost. Having a better grasp of where your things are as you prepare to move your belongings into your new home will make all the difference in settling in.
Gain freedom – Whether you’re moving across town or to another state, clutter can tie you down, emotionally and physically. In addition to cutting down on the logistics of your move, you’re likely to find that letting go of items you thought you couldn’t give up is quite liberating.
Start new – Unpacking fewer items makes it much easier to decorate. You can start to visualize more functional furniture placement and see each room through a fresh lens.
United Van Lines’ guide has tips on efficient ways to declutter before a move
Selecting a qualified mover is paramount if you want to have a successful office move. As a member of the Commercial Relocation Network, Crown is affiliated with 50 of the largest office and industrial relocation companies in the country. Members of this group are the best commercial relocation companies available in the United States.
The moving process can be easier than you anticipate, if you follow the plan provided by your move consultant and think about these questions when creating a pre-move checklist:
Have all desks been cleared and emptied?
Have file cabinets been secured and are there spare keys available if original keys are lost?
Have tall supply cabinets and shelving units been emptied?
Have all electrical assets such as computers, printers, monitors, peripherals and phones been disconnected and labeled properly?
Have all printers been serviced and ink cartridges removed if required?
Are all pictures and dry erase boards off the walls and ready to move?
Did you empty and disconnect the break room refrigerator if you have one?
