Custom Labels Help Make Your Move Easier

When you are preparing for a move, packing can be a nerve-wracking process. What happens if you get to your new home and don’t know where to start unpacking, or if you aren’t sure which boxes go in which room? What will you do if you aren’t able to find what you need? Fortunately, by following a few simple tips to use custom labels, you can make the process easier on you and your family.

Label Your Items by Room

It is important to distinguish boxes that are meant for different rooms, as this can make it easier to unpack. To do this, invest in colored price tag stickers or packaging labels, and make sure you choose a size that will be easily noticeable. Then, designate a specific sticker to a certain room. For example, use green stickers for all the boxes containing kitchen items, and use orange stickers for all items designated for your bedroom. If you are using stickers with the actual name of the room, be sure to spell out the entire word rather than just using the label of “B”, as this could be difficult to distinguish from the bathroom or the bedroom.

Label Using Different Colors

Once your boxes have been packed, use colored labels or stickers to differentiate them from the rest of your packages. Place these stickers on the sides and on top. Then, when you get to your new home, place the matching labels on the door frame to the corresponding room. This way, when you unload the moving truck, your movers can easily take the box to the room where it belongs.

Make a List for Your Custom Labels

To ensure that you don’t lose anything, make a list to inventory your boxes. Number each one and then place the corresponding number next to the box description on your list. For example, your list might state: 1 – Bedroom; 2 – Bathroom. Taking this inventory will be especially helpful if you are using a moving company, as you will know if something has gone missing right away. You will also know exactly what you’ve lost, and this can be important for filing an insurance claim.

Designate Breakables Using Custom Labels

When using labels to pack for your move, it is important to designate which boxes are fragile. Write the word “FRAGILE” in large letters on the box so that your movers will know that delicate items are inside. It is important to ensure that labeling is clear when it comes to these boxes.

[3/27/2014]