Organizing garage, items inspection, and decluttering
Garages are usually untidy or overcrowded places. And you certainly don't want to pay for packaging and moving garbage. This would only increase the packing time and weight of the cargo. Additionally, that would increase your moving costs. So, before packing, you have to do decluttering. First of all, organize the way you inspect things in the garage. It’s certainly not a good idea to constantly go from one part of the garage to another. So, to be more efficient, mentally divide the garage into parts. Start by reviewing and sorting things in one part.
- Things for packing
- Items you can give away or donate
- Things to sell
- Those which are good only for trash
Another tip for packing your garage when moving
When you are done with sorting, you will know how much packaging material you need. But you may not be able to determine the needed amount. Or what are the proper materials for packing the garage items? In this case, you can contact the packing service of your chosen moving company. They will give you useful tips. Also, they may know the right junk removal company, to haul the garage junk away.Garage items you want to give away or donate
While decluttering, you will probably find some things that are new, or well preserved. Some of them you can offer to your family or friends. Or you can donate them. You can give a call to any charity organization in town. They will come with their own transport and take them away. So, you will not have any additional cost for disposing of the surplus items.Pre-move garage sale
There will be many things in your garage that moving companies will not accept in their trucks. Or things that charities or friends don’t need. So, you can organize a pre-move garage sale before start packing. This is an excellent way to get rid of things. And you will earn some money to add to your moving budget. When already organizing the pre-move garage sale, use the opportunity and sell other surplus things from the house. To be on the safe side, check with local authorities if you need any permit for a garage sale.
Group the like items from your garage together
Now, having only the items you intend to move, group like items together. This way, you will organize them for packing even better. And later, when unpacking, it will help you to place things together in your new garage. When doing so, wrap together things of similar shape or size. And things that have a similar purpose, like screwdrivers, bolt removals, etc. If you have the original packing toolboxes, use them.Get good quality supplies for moving your garage items
Most of the garage items are bulky. Or they are having odd shapes. So, make sure to get the right supplies to pack them properly. And take care of safety. With so many sharp edges and sharp items, one can easily get hurt. Pack slowly and concentrate on what you do. Also, you’ll need heavy-duty boxes and plenty of moving blankets. When relocating to Texas, check with your moving company if they have plastic moving containers. They are very handy for moving many tools, bolts, etc. If you have to use cardboard boxes, make sure your tolls are wrapped in a thick layer of protective material. You can also use old linen and towels, to better secure garage items inside the boxes.When packing your garage for moving you have to know what is not allowed for transport
All moving companies have a non-allowable list. Getting this list in the early stage of preparation is a good idea. Just ask your moving company to send you one. So, instead of packing and then leaving such a thing, you can sell them. And spare that money to buy new ones once when you move to your new home.Which items the moving company will not pack on the moving track?
All moving companies are applying this policy. Usually, they don’t allow flammable items, corrosive liquids, and so on. However, to be sure, ask long-distance movers Texas to provide you with a complete list of banned substances and items. Such list usually contains:- Paint and paint thinners
- Aerosol cans
- Propane tanks
- Pesticides and herbicides
- Car batteries
- Pool chemicals
- Liquid bleach
- Cleaning solvents
Things to take into consideration when packing garage items
- Use blankets, rope, and packing tape to well secure garden tools like shovels or rakes
- Secure the sharp edges well
- Before packing the power tools, remove detachable parts
- If moving any gas-operated machine, make sure to remove gas from the tank at least 24 hrs. prior to packing
- In case you are moving bicycles, disassemble them and pack them properly