When looking at moving to New York, many people will be downsizing or making big changes to how they live. Unless you are in the suburbs, chances are you will be living in an apartment, one without a garage.

It is important to factor this into your packing your garage plans and what you will do with all of your belongings.

A lot of the time a garage will double as a storage unit, so the chances are you will have a lot of random parts.

With that being said, Liffey Moving are here to help you with as much as possible. So, let’s get started on our packing your garage guide.

Packing your garage, the easy way:

Declutter:

This is the most important part of packing your garage, decluttering is more important here than in any other room in your home.

Why is that?

The chances are that many of the items in your garage have not been used for a while: your children’s toys, unused tools, broken furniture, bags of dog food etc, we have seen it all stored in the garage.

Use this time to clear as much as possible.

Go through every item and group them into unusable throwaways, quality items that can be donated or sold and those you need.

Remember the more you get rid of, the easier it will be to pack and the cheaper it will be overall for your moving expenses.

Sell your car, that old computer all those cookbooks, things you have no intention of using when you move to the Big Apple.

Having the opportunity to downsize like this doesn’t come that often. You will be surprised at how much you collect over the years.

Where to sell or donate your stuff:

There are numerous apps and online stores in which you can sell your stuff, but the most popular remain Facebook and Craigslist.

Make sure to place your items up early so you can sell them before packing day.

If you can’t get a good price, lower your price some money is better than none.

Check out charities that accept donations and see what they need during the year, perhaps you have old items that they can put to good use in helping the community.

Packing your Garage:

As the items in your garage can be varied and come from all over your house, aim to label and pack the items according to where you would like them unpacked.

Perhaps you will not have a storage space in your new home, so it’s important to have each item labelled and in the right location.

This will ensure you can unpack and get settled as soon as possible.

Put similar items together, such as fragile items and glassware in properly labelled and packed boxes.

All your electronics should be placed together with all cables in the corresponding boxes.

Should you need any packing items, simply get in touch with Liffey Moving and we can help you out.

Liffey Moving and Packing your Garage:

Liffey Moving are happy to help out where possible. Should you need added storage space, assistance in packing and moving awkward items or if you are unsure what to do with unwanted items, feel free to get in touch.

We operate year-round and can provide long-distance, white gloves and numerous other methods of transport for your property.

It is important that when you pack your kitchen, you take all the essentials that you need for a fantastic meal.

Our kitchen packing guide will ensure that your first night in your new home is one without hunger.

Kitchen packing the right way will ensure you have what you need your first night and that you can unpack quickly and easily in your new home.

Also, kitchen packing is also a great opportunity to downsize or improve upon your belongings.

Our kitchen packing guide will help you plan the best way to get your belongings in order and make your move much easier. So let's get started.

Liffey Moving Kitchen Packing Guide:

Declutter your kitchen

As with all of our room-by-room packing guides, the first thing that you should do is declutter your kitchen.

Kitchen packing is much easier when you lighten the load.

Empty all of your cabinets and drawers and group together the items you use and the ones that you do not.

Some may not be of use to you anymore, but you could donate kitchen items - old blenders or toasters, for example - to charities or shelters.

Gather perishable goods and properly discard them.

Following this, get together all your long-lasting items so you can pack them away for the big move.

Pack your kitchen items:

Now that you have all the items you want for your new kitchen, it’s time to pack.

Gather the right packing equipment, much of which can be supplied by Liffey Moving, and get packing.

Place similar items together such as pots and pans and stack them within one another to save space,

For cups and mugs, as well as other fragile goods, make sure to pack these properly.

Individually wrap each item and place them safely within boxes. Use filters to minimise the space in between each piece.

Ensure you label each box with its appropriate contents, so your moving team know what is in each and where to place it in your new kitchen.

Make sure to label fragile goods so we can take extra care when moving.

Kitchen Packing: Setting aside essential items:

Moving can be stressful, along with this you do not want to add hunger to the mix.

Be sure to set aside some essential items that will allow you to cook or prepare meals during moving day.

You can keep these aside yourself or let the Liffey moving team know its importance.

This can include utensils for cooking including small pots and pans along with knives and forks so you can enjoy your meal in your home.

Packing food:

As we have stated already, now is a great time to get rid of unwanted or unused food. For the food you do decide to bring, it's important to have some extra consideration.

Label the perishable and unperishable goods and ensure that freezer and fridge food is placed in the appropriate packaging.

This will avoid any leaks or spills during the moving process.

You're all set!

Liffey Moving's kitchen packing guide here is an overview, but if you have specialty moving requirements, we can take care of those too.

Kitchen packing can be tedious at times but with these four steps you will be able to make at least one of the tricky steps involved with moving that little bit easier..

Liffey Moving is here to help and offer assistance every step of the way.

Simply

with us when you are ready for that big move, and we will be happy to help.

So far, we have covered how to pack your bedroom and how to pack your bathroom.

This living room packing guide will focus on one of the most used rooms in any home or apartment.

The living room is where you come to relax with your family and friends, making it extra important to pack everything securely when you are on the move.

Liffey Moving’s living room packing guide will break down some of the essential and easy-to-follow methods of packing your living room.

The simple guide to packing your Living room

Declutter:

As with each of our steps, it is important to declutter all the unwanted or unused items in your living room.

This can include old CD cases, magazines, books and unused electronics.

A lot of this will be welcomed by charities or thrift shops, or can be given to friends and family.

You should take your time to go through each item and put them into groups of wanted and unwanted items.

If you have large furniture that you will not be bringing with you, put it on Facebook Marketplace or similar sites.

Perhaps have friends come over to go through your unwanted items and they might find something of use.

Living Room Packing: Item-by-item

The living room contains an array of different items, so it is important to pack each according to their use.

Electronics:

When organising your living room packing, it is important to place all your electronics and their spare parts into the same box.

This ensures that no items end up lost during the move and that you can quickly assemble your electronic items once you begin unpacking.

Tape loose batteries together and place all TVs, radios, speakers etc within the same box or similar-sized boxes.

Ensure you label each item so the Liffey Moving team know where to place each item and to add extra care for fragile pieces.

Liffey Moving can provide you with many of the packing items that you need such as cardboard boxes, wrapping paper and filling paper.

Furniture:

Furniture will make up the vast majority of your living room packing plan.
It’s important to empty all cabinets and storage places.

Divide your furniture into sections where possible and disassemble any easy to manage pieces such as coffee tables and small cabinets. If you have issues with disassembling any furniture the Liffey Moving team will be happy to help.

Liffey moving will shrink wrap much of your furniture, but if there are any particularly important items such as antique furniture, please label it properly so we can add extra care to these items.

Have a bag of screws, tools and spare parts on hand for reassembly in your new home.

Artwork, Pictures and Figurines:

Small and breakable items need to be securely packed away.

Warp each item in wrapping paper and place it into boxes of the right size, with filler pieces in between. This will hold them in place while on the move through New York or to your new long-distance destination.

Again, it’s important to label these items so we place them in secure holds, so they receive some added protection.

Conclusion:

Remember to take your time when packing your living room there are a lot of small loose parts to consider.

Should you have any questions about your living room packing guide feel free to get in touch with Liffey Moving at any time.

Also, check out our other packing guides for each room of your home, this should make the packing and moving process easier.