If you’re a book lover, we understand how much you admire your books and care for their maintenance. Packing and moving to a new home could be quite challenging as books can be tricky to pack since, when packed all together, they are some of the heaviest items lying around in your household. If you’re a true book reader, you may have hundreds of books to pack and move. This guide will walk you through some tips on how you should plan for and pack your books while moving, created by the moving professionals at Expert Moving & Storage!
Carefully select which books to take
If you are hiring a moving company to help you with the move, remember that their shipping charges can sometimes vary by freight. Therefore, it may be a good idea to carefully select and sort through the books you may not need from the ones you just can’t leave without. In simple words, thin down your book collection.
Pick the right box
After you have sorted through your books, you need to ensure you’re picking the right box to pack your books. This is the make it or break it stage. Get some sturdy cardboard boxes and make sure they are medium-sized. Check the boxes to ensure durability and if they can hold the weight. Any dampness on the box may compromise reliability and is a concern. Seal the top and the bottom of the boxes with some strong packing or duct tape and label them with permanent markers.
Pack books appropriately
To avoid tearing or damage in the box, a good idea would is to wrap them in packing or newspaper to secure the pages. Ideally, you should cover hardcover books and make sure they’re standing upright in the box. Pack paperback books in regular flat stacks and make sure they are not placed in odd angles. This could damage the boxes.
Secure boxes
Before packing the box, fill in gaps with packing or newspaper. Tape the box closed carefully and make sure you label the box clearly or cross out previous labels to prevent confusion.
Pack the vehicle
Lastly, a good tip to prevent damage to other valuables of yours is to stack up heavy items such as books on the floor of the moving vehicle if you are packing it yourself. Do not stack them to the top as even the slightest of bumps could cause books to topple over and damage your household items.
Hiring Professional Movers
After following these steps, we’re sure you do not have to worry about the wellbeing of your books. They’ll arrive to your new home just as how you packed them! For extra protection of your items and peace of mind, you may want to consider hiring a team of expert movers. Expert Moving & Storage based out of the South Shore of Massachusetts, covers a vast service area of moves across Massachusetts & beyond. For a free quote on your move, call us today! 800.803.2032
