Kitchen Packing Tips

The kitchen is the hardest to pack because of fragile plates, glasses, and liquids.

Key tips:

• Use cell‑divider boxes for dishes and glasses so they don’t bang together.
• Wrap every plate vertically, like files, instead of stacking flat.
• Pack heavy items in small boxes; lighter items in larger boxes.bbb+1
• Secure liquids and cleaning supplies in a separate, well‑sealed box on top.

Label each box by cabinet and function (e.g., “Upper cabinets – dishes,” “Pantry – snacks”).

Living Room Packing Tips

Your living room usually has the biggest, heaviest items.

What to do:

• Dismantle large furniture (coffee tables, shelves, TV stands) and keep all hardware in labeled bags.
• Wrap mirrors, framed art, and TV stands in moving blankets plus bubble wrap.movebuddha+1
• Use wardrobe boxes for hanging decor cords, remotes, and small accessories.

Your Raleigh movers can help disassemble and pad large pieces so they don’t scratch or shift in the truck.

Bedroom Packing Tips

Bedrooms generate the most boxes but are easier to pack systematically.

Pro tips:

• Pack non‑seasonal clothing first; keep a suitcase of what you’ll need for the first week.
• Keep valuables and documents (jewelry, passports, birth certificates) in a small, labeled box you carry with you.
• Use suitcases and totes inside boxes to maximize space and add protection.

Label each box by bedroom and closet section (e.g., “Master – jeans,” “Guest – bedding”).

Bathroom Packing Tips

Bathrooms are small but contain flammables, liquids, and medicine.

What to do:

• Empty full bottles of liquids when possible; seal partially full bottles tightly.
• Keep medications and essential toiletries in an easily accessible “bathroom essentials” box.
• Protect mirrors and glass with bubble wrap and corner protectors if available.

Packing Electronics and Technology

Electronics are delicate and easy to damage if not packed correctly.

Best practices:

• Keep original boxes if you still have them; they’re often the best fit.
• Pack screens face‑up, and cushion sides with bubble wrap or packing paper.
• Wrap cords and remotes in small bags or tape them to the device so they don’t get lost.

If you hire full‑service movers, our Cary movers and Raleigh movers can handle electronics and cables so everything arrives organized.

Packing Heavy Furniture and Large Items Safely

Furniture is the most common source of damage and injury.

How to Pack Furniture for Moving

• Disassemble what you can:
  • Beds, tables, and shelving units.
  • Keep hardware in labeled bags attached to legs or the frame.
• Pad and wrap:
  • Use moving blankets and stretch‑wrap on sofas, dressers, and cabinets.
  • Wrap corners and edges extra carefully if the furniture is delicate or antique.
• Label orientation:
  • Mark “FRAGILE” and “THIS SIDE UP” on boxes and padded furniture.

Our Raleigh moving and Durham moving teams are trained to load and secure large items so they don’t shift during transit.

Packing Valuables, Antiques, and Heirlooms

Antiques, heirlooms, and high‑value items need extra care or should travel with you.

Guidelines:

• Carry valuables yourself:
  • Jewelry, cash, important documents, and small heirlooms.
• Wrap fragile decor in bubble wrap and place in a dedicated box.
• Inform movers about valuable or sentimental items so crew members can handle them with extra care.

If you’re downsizing or moving to a senior living community in the Triangle, our local moving services help you sort, pack, and protect what really matters.