How to Pack and Move Oddly-Shaped Items

As if the packing of regular items is not hard enough as it is, you need to know how to pack and move oddly-shaped items. Luckily, neither packing regular nor non-regular items is hard if you are careful and patient. We will show you how to safely pack and move all of your items that are oddly-shaped, so you will not have to worry about it at all. As always, the key to success is in knowing the right information and organizing everything like a pro. So, don`t give up on packing these items and never feel frustrated as with a few tips and tricks you will be packing them like a pro.

Make an inventory list of your oddly-shaped items

As we already mentioned, the organization is the key element to success. So, go through every room in your house and make an inventory of all oddly-shaped items you need to relocate. Whether it is furniture, toys, tools, sculptures, figurines, you will be able to pack it properly. Put all of those items on the inventory list and you will easily determine how many packing supplies will you need for this type of item. This brings us to step two of this guide.

Get all the right packing supplies for your oddly-shaped items

Heading off to the improvement store or the DIY store is your next move. If you can get everything you need in one go, you will save yourself time. But do not worry if you realize that you forgot something only after you have come back from the store. You have plenty of time to finish everything. Here is what you will need in order to successfully pack and move oddly-shaped items:

• Moving boxes – Get the moving boxes of the right size. It may easily happen that your oddly-shaped items will not fit into regular moving boxes. In this case, you can order custom sized moving boxes Brooklyn from a professional moving company.
• Moving blankets – Large oddly-shaped items may not even fit in a moving box. For example, if you are moving a grand piano, you will need moving blankets to protect it during the transport.
• Bubble wrap – Usually your oddly-shaped items are fragile as well. There is nothing better to use as protection for these items than bubble wrap. Of course, you can use newspaper, towels, and linen that you no longer need or use.
• Duct tape – It is really important to have high-quality tape to seal the moving boxes or ensure the moving blankets won`t move.
• Furniture dolly – If your items are heavy, we highly recommend that you rent the furniture dolly for easier transportation.

Protect your oddly-shaped items before packing them

All of your items must be well protected before you place them inside the moving boxes. For this purpose, you can use the moving blankets, packing paper, or old newspaper. Make sure to cover each item in some of this protective material. Then, tape the material with duct tape and ensure it won`t move during transport.

Make sure your belongings will fit inside the moving box

Oddly-shaped items require special care during relocation and packing. The moving boxes that you are using for their transport must be in excellent condition. Forget about free and used moving boxes as they won`t provide enough protection. It is better to buy new, high-quality moving boxes and enjoy your belongings once you move to your new home. Otherwise, your items just might get damaged. Another important thing that you should do is to check whether the items will fit into a moving box. The best way to do this is to measure all the items. Note that the moving box should be a couple of inches bigger than the item itself. If the box is too small for the item, you will just risk breaking both the box and the item during the relocation.

Prepare the moving boxes

Once you have chosen the right-sized moving boxes for your items, it is time to increase the odds for the items you will move to your new house. You should fill the bottom with protective materials. A crumpled old newspaper will do the trick just fine. Just make sure to provide a solid amount of padding. You can also use towels or packing paper for this purpose. Only then will you be able to place your oddly-shaped items inside the moving box. It would be ideal to leave some space for padding the bottom of the box, as well. Also, check to see whether there are any empty spaces in a box and fill them up with protective padding as well.

Seal and label the boxes

You are near the end of the packing process. All that is left to do now is to properly seal the moving boxes with duct tape. We suggest that you seal all edges of the box, as well as the middle of it, twice. If your items did not fit inside a moving box, then just make sure to tape the moving blankets properly to the item. Of course, you should not forget to label the moving boxes properly, as this is half the work. Write fragile on at least three sides of the box, in case your items are fragile. That’s the best way to protect fragile items.

Hire the pros to help you pack and move your oddly-shaped items

Sometimes we just don`t have enough time or nerves to pack everything properly. This is often the case with oddly-shaped items. Luckily, professional Brooklyn movers are at your disposal at all times in case you want to give them a ring. They know the right packing and moving techniques, and they make it all seem so easy and joyous. Let them do the work instead of you, while you don`t even have to lift a finger. Another great advantage of this type of relocation is that you will have moving insurance in case your items get lost or damaged. Dorothy and Martha movers wish you good luck!