It’s best to overestimate the amount of boxes you’ll use during a move. You can easily move empty boxes to your new home, but it’s not so simple to move individual items without packaging.

In addition to boxes, there are some extra pieces of equipment you will need to make your relocation go smoothly. Be sure that you have packing tape in a dispenser, packing paper, bubble wrap, permanent markers for labeling, and a pen and paper for keeping inventory of your belongings.

We recommend carefully labeling each of your boxes to avoid any confusion on moving day. Be as specific as possible when designating rooms for boxes, and where items should be placed. Colored labels are another way to keep things organized during your move if you assign each color to a different room. The clearer your labeling system is, the faster it is to unpack your items.