Does the prospect of moving and packing have you stressed out? Let us help you with our top five tips for achieving the smoothest moving experience.  As your premier Beverly moving company, R.C. Mason Movers, Inc. has been in the business of hassle-free moving for over 60 years and we’ve learned some valuable tips to share with you along the way.

1.  Declutter First. Even before you start packing, make an effort to declutter your old space and get rid of things you don’t want to take with you into your new home.  You can also declutter while you pack by having a “to donate” box handy at all times. If it doesn’t belong in your new home, donate it now instead!

2.  Start Packing Early. Don’t wait until the last minute to start randomly throwing things in boxes. Your future self will thank you if you take the time now to get organized. Remember that it almost always takes you longer to pack than anticipated, so start earlier than you plan to.

3.  Label Boxes – and be specific. Label each box you fill with both the room it should go in at your new location and the major contents of that box.  For example, label a box full of dishes as “Kitchen – cups and silverware.” Labelling with this type of specificity will save you time and money when you need to find the essentials while unpacking.

4.  Keep Valuables & Essential Tools with You. Take some stress out of your move by keeping your valuable items and important documents on your person.  Also, keep essential tools such as a hammer and screwdriver with you or in a conspicuous space. Nothing is worse than needing to put together furniture so you can unpack boxes, but not knowing which box contains your screwdriver.

5.  Don’t Unpack Drawers for Movers. Hiring professional movers? Don’t unpack your dresser drawers. The experienced movers at R.C. Mason can handle moving your dresser and any other large furniture items with ease – full drawers included.  It’s one less step for you to worry about!

Ready to start planning your smoothest move yet?  Call the expert Beverly movers at R.C. Mason Movers to learn more about our streamlined and seamless moving services or fill out our online form to request your free estimate today!