Posted in: How To Pack April 11, 2025 DIY Playbook Packing is arguably the biggest part of any move. Learning how to do it like a pro saves time, reduces stress, and lowers the risk of damage to your belongings. Here’s the process broken down into six simple steps: Gather your ...
Read this guide to learn how to securely pack a box of your belongings ready for international shipping or storage.
Basically, you don’t want to be forced to pack one single pillow in one large cardboard box. If you do, you’re going to need roughly as many large packing boxes as the number of pillows you’re moving with you. And needless to say, that’s a less-than-ideal option to transport ...
Specialty clothes– It is a good idea to pack in advance everything you will have no occasion – or no chance – to wear before your move – your formal attire if you’re not planning to attend a formal event, your hiking clothes because you’ll be busy with moving preparations and won...
Of course, the fabric also buckles easily, making it a bit hard to get at your gear unless you really pack it out, so save it for trips when you need to carry a lot. Stuffing it full of packing cubes, travel shoes, and other essentials makes the best use of this duffle and keeps...
Cushioning can include a towel, piece of cardboard, packing paper, T-shirt, or other item that will protect the plates. Depending on the box size, you can then repeat the process with another layer. What materials do I need to pack fragile items? Bubble wrap is excellent to use for ...
Whatever is the hardest to pack is worn on the plane, and then I put the other two in cloth bags so they’re not pressed up against my clothes. Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize Accessories are a great wait to gussy up an outfit as my mom would say. Pack some statement necklaces, ...
Learning how to pack light takes experimentation and practice. These top 20 tips on how to pack light will make your learning curve that much easier.
How To Pack ShoesPacking shoes might seem like a no-brainer, but there’s more to it than just stuffing them into a box and hoping for the best. The “cram and scram” method won’t get your shoes to your new home in good shape. That’s why United Van Lines is here to help ...
When you ship fragile items, you’ll need to take precautions to keep them from getting damaged en route. A few simple hacks can help.