How to Sort and Pack (for a Last Minute Move) in Miami Beach
Ideally, most people will need eight weeks to plan and pack for a move. That’s the minimum. That being said, last minute moves are also common. Some people have to move in four weeks or even less. If a quick move is your immediate plan, here is an easy guide to make sure a quick sorting and packing your belongings.
Get rid of stuff
The good thing about last minute moves is that you tend to be ruthless in how you sort and pack. Why is this good thing? Well, because the more stuff you get rid of, the less you will have to pack and move. Which means less time and energy spent. Some people think they can save time by just pack everything and sort them out later. Don’t do this. Instead, get rid of as much stuff as possible.
Call for help
That’s right.
You don’t have to do it alone. You can call for help. You can get help from your family, friends or professionals. When you enlist your family and/or friends to help you, make sure that you have a clear idea of what you need them to do.
Service professionals are always available to help you out as well. Yes, we Miami Beach movers will gladly help you move. We will make this stressful and exhausting process into a smooth one. By hiring professionals, you save a lot of your time. Not to mention the headaches.
And for your unwanted stuff, you can leave them to charities. If the items you donate are large and/or if you have furniture to give away that is still in good condition, a nonprofit organization will pick up the items for you. This way, you will save energy and time since you don’t need to drop it off. Just make sure that you have completed your sorting so that you only go through the procedure once.
Get packing supplies
You can use boxes for packing. However, if you are moving with a very short timeline, it would be best to purchase your boxes as well as packing supplies directly from a moving store or office supply shop. Doing so, you will not have to hunt for enough suitable used boxes.
Another option is, if you are moving locally, to search for a green mover who will supply plastic bins for your packing needs.