Northfield Movers, MN

Make a Checklist

– Plan week by week

– Go through every room of your house/apartment and determine what you’d like to keep and what you can get rid of. Have a garage sale, donate useful items.

– Formulate a plan to personally transport your personal belongings to your new home like jewelry and other valuable pieces if possible.

Get Packing Supplies

– Purchase or get free boxes of all sort (small, medium, large, and wardrobe). Specialty boxes are also a good investment to transport (dishes, electronics, office files and wall art) etc.

– Get plenty of tape.  Also shrink and bubble wrap and mattress bags if necessary.

​Boxing It All Up

– Pay close attention when packing​

– Label all boxes

– Pack heavy items like books, tools, canned goods and knick-knacks in small boxes.

– For medium boxes, pack smaller household items, games, shoes, coffee makers, pots and pans.

– Pack bulky, light items into large boxes: lampshades, blankets, pillows, stereo speaker, towels and linens.

Unloading

– Always be present or have someone available to direct the movers into your new place.

– Do a walk through with the movers

– Plan a designated landing spot for big furniture beforehand.

– After the truck is completely empty, do a final walk through.