· What to consider High-Value?

If your items look like they could easily break, then chances are they can. Most items fall under the category of artwork, glass, musical instruments, and screens. If you are unsure ask our team at Liffey Moving or simply follow the instructions here. Though your items may not all be high-value they should still follow the same basic packing rules.

High-value items of course include those of high monetary value, but also include those of sentimental value. Antiques, family heirlooms and whatever else you consider important to you should follow the same rules as your breakable items. Your high-value items should be some of the first items you pack and labelled correctly from that start.

·Get the Right Sized Boxes

This is arguably the most important factor, other than choosing the best moving company in NYC when packing breakable and high-value items. You'll want to get boxes of varying sizes. This is to ensure that items fit into the boxes correctly and be packed tightly and safely. The ideal box should accommodate the wrapping paper and bubble wrap for extra safety, checkout or packing supply checklist. Ask our wonderful team on what they consider to be your best option.

Apart from the size, you also need to put the box material into consideration. Get boxes with hard protective covering that will ensure the safety of your items. The material should trump size when it comes to your high-value items. It's better to get a bigger, durable box than a smaller one with poor material covering. You can always try to fit in more items or fill up the extra space with packing peanuts.

Nobody wants to hear their high-value items moving about when they start to move. It's never a good sign.

Ask your professionals are Liffey Moving on free packing boxes and other packing materials that we can supply to you. Check out our guide to packing boxes for more information.

· Don't be afraid of going overboard with the wrapping

Remember that these are items that could easily get damaged and cost you a fortune if you lose them. Investing in wrapping material is a good move. When going to purchase the bubble wrap, don't hold back. Cost-effective wrapping supplies can be found in most local stores and you can use plenty of items around the house for the budget and eco-friendly among us.

How do you know when you have wrapped your item safely? The bubble wrap should cover the entire surface. What’s more, you need to be careful if you have uniquely shaped items. Use paper wrapping for ceramics and glass and this can be followed by bubblewrap afterwards. We can point you in the direction of recyclable packing items if that would make things easier.

A lot of your packing supplies can be reused and repurposed, especially if you choose to store your high-value items.

· Make sure the Wrapping is Attached Securely

Getting enough wrapping and ensuring that it stays in place during the entire moving process are two different things. You’ll need to use a variety of materials to ensure that the wrapping stays in place.

Masking and sellotape will be two of your friends when doing this. Liffey Moving will do our utmost to ensure the safety of your items, but correct packaging will be the first line of defence.

You should seal boxes from halfway up to ensure maximum protection. Other than that, it's a good idea to tape up in a criss-cross manner for durability.

· Weather: The Great Destroyer

When people think of protecting items from damage, they focus on the handling aspect of the move and forget about the most ruthless destroyer out there: the weather. This mostly applies to long-distance moving. You need to put measures in place to protect your goods from rain, storms, and excessive heat (where applicable). Plastic bags and shrink wraps will help keep moisture out of your box.

One way to ensure that weather never becomes a factor is by choosing a moving company such as Liffey Moving. We do the heavy lifting, moving and planning so you don’t have to.

· The Packing Process

We listed three tips for packing breakable and high-value goods. Now, let's have a look at how you should pack these items in a stepwise procedure.

• Get your item. It might be a screen, musical instrument, piece of artwork, literally anything. Now, carefully wrap it in enough bubble wrap.
• Did you get the box? Great, now place the item here. If there are spaces, you can fill them with packing peanuts. The goal is to ensure that the item remains still throughout the moving process.
• Finally, ensure that you have properly labelled your items, this helps us out in knowing what order to pack things and it allows you to quickly get unpacked in your new home or office.

For further tips on packing in NYC you can check out our tips section, otherwise get in touch with the team today if you have any questions regarding your high-value items.

Essential moving supplies to make your life easier

Bubble Wrap

Some of us may be addicted to popping up these bubbles whenever we are free. You might not know that bubble wrap is one of the moving supplies you will cherish most, especially if you have fragile items. Here are some tips to help you use bubble wrap effectively. 

• Bubble wrap is good for fragile items such as glass and porcelain dishes. When stacking these items, place them on their edges and not flat. 
• If you want maximum protection, be sure to wrap the items with the bubble side facing inwards. 
• The size of the bubble you use is directly proportional to the size and weight of the item you are moving. 

Packing Boxes 

These may well be the most important items you need. Why? That's a simple question. It's because they hold the items while you are moving. With this in mind, we will highlight the different types of boxes you should opt to purchase and make moving day a no-hassle affair. Along with moving supplies we also have a number of other articles on packing effectively that you should check out, especially the art of decluttering.

Assortment of Boxes 

A comprehensive assortment of boxes is useful because you will get different sizes to accommodate various items. Be sure to get in touch with Liffey moving as we can supply you with boxes and other packing items that may come in handy.

Tapeless Boxes

Are you preparing for a local move? Perfect, try and get some tapeless boxes for your items. They are designed to facilitate a short distance move by getting rid of the taping process, making the process a lot faster. Great for smaller items and short moves across NYC. Want to know which neighbourhood is up and coming?

Wardrobe Boxes 

Do you have a large wardrobe with many hanging clothes? No worries, wardrobe boxes will be right for you. They can accommodate hanging clothes as large as two feet. One of the packing supplies that we don't see too often at Liffey Moving, but we are more than happy to accommodate.

Packing Paper 

When wrapping up glasses and other delicate items, you might opt to use packing paper in place of bubble wrap. Also, you might find yourself in a situation where you have empty spaces in packed boxes. This is no cause for alarm, simply get some packing paper and use it to fill up the spaces. It will prevent delicate items from moving around. Easy moving supplies can be found in most local stores.

Packing Labels

Ever found yourself in a situation where you have no idea where you packed your toothbrush? Well, suffice to say, some people may lose their minds in search of essential items after a move. In this regard, it always advisable to get some packing labels to maintain post-move sanity. All you must do is place related items in a specific box and label them. There, easy, right? 

Mattress Bag 

Your mattress is your rest haven, and you wouldn't want it getting dirty during moving, right? For this reason, it's always advisable to get a mattress bag. While many moving companies usually provide it at a fee, you should opt to ask beforehand. Check-in with Liffey moving on the moving supplies you need and where to get them.

Moving Tape

You need to get some moving tape to properly secure your boxes and prevent items from falling out during the move. Below are some tips to help you with the taping process. 

• When getting tape, you might want to dig deep into your pocket. Why? The cheapest tape is not probably going to be sticky enough, which might leave you with unsecured boxes. 
• Ideally, start taping from halfway up the box to add extra security and prevent it from flipping. 
• Using a tape gun, tape the box’s sides to add extra support where the flaps meet. 
• For heavier boxes, you might want to tape them in a criss-cross manner. 

Tape Dispensers

Tape dispensers are always a good idea if you want to make the taping process easy and fast. They are also a good investment since you can use them again and again if you choose to move again. 

The Takeaway

One final thing worth mentioning is Liffey moving is happy to supply you with some of these moving supplies, just ask the team what they have and how we can help you out.

Thinking of moving to NYC or throughout the city then Liffey Moving is on hand. Also, if you simply can’t get enough of boxes, check out our guide to moving boxes.