Garages and tool sheds are one of the most difficult areas of your home to pack for a move. First comes the tough garage sorting task, followed closely by the arduous task of packing up your garage items for moving.<\/p>\n
Considering the enormous amount of time and efforts you\u2019ll need to invest in packing your garage for a move, you should never leave the \u201cfun\u201d garage packing experience for last when your energy levels get very low and your packing motivation gets even lower.<\/p>\n
Ideally, you will be able to begin the important project of packing your garage for moving as soon as your moving checklist lets you. Whatever you need to do to tackle the garage packing job, including asking some of your friends to help you sort out and pack the garage items, don\u2019t make the mistake of postponing it until the last moment.<\/p>\n
Packing your garage for a move should not be too complicated as long as you follow these tried-and-true garage packing tips.<\/p>\n
Generally speaking, garages are tough to pack due to the great number of miscellaneous items found in them – all types of odds and ends that will need to be sorted out first and then packed up. Like most people, you probably use your garage as an effective storage area too – a place where you keep the things you don\u2019t currently need inside your home.<\/p>\n
Think about the best way to begin the garage sorting process. It\u2019s best if you divide the entire storage space into individual sectors and work only one area at a time. Why? It\u2019s simple: that approach will save you plenty of valuable time and introduce a sense of order in your storage space.<\/p>\n
Designate two separate piles while sorting out your garage items: Pile 1 with things you plan to move with you, and Pile 2 with garage stuff that you won\u2019t move to the new home for one reason or another.<\/p>\n
See also: How to inventory your things before packing<\/a><\/p>\n As you\u2019re sorting the garage items, you should be mindful that some household items are forbidden for transport due to their hazardous nature. And not surprisingly, most of those dangerous items are usually stored in the garage.<\/p>\n For safety reasons, you\u2019re not supposed to pack and transport anything that is flammable, corrosive and explosive in nature. Examples of such non-allowable items include but are not limited to fuel, oils, chemicals, car batteries, paint and paint thinners, propane tanks, and so on.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re moving only a short distance, you might be willing to take the risk to transport some of the safer non-allowables with your own car. However, professional movers will refuse to load on their truck any of the hazardous items found in your garage. So, your best option is to find a safe way to dispose of those dangerous garage items prior to packing your garage for moving.<\/p>\n See also: What not to pack when moving: List of non-allowables<\/a><\/p>\n Before you can move on to packing all the garage items sectioned off in the TAKE TO NEW HOME pile, you\u2019re going to have to decide what you\u2019ll do with all the stuff from the LEAVE BEHIND heap.<\/p>\n Some of the things in your garage will be in good condition but of no real use for you anymore. And if so, then don\u2019t pay to get them moved to your new garage – it\u2019s not worth it. Instead, you can try and sell them at a garage sale.<\/p>\n Of course, you should try to sell not only the garage items you\u2019re not moving with you, but also the no longer wanted things from the rest of your home. As a rule of thumb, if you haven\u2019t used any items in more than a year, then you don\u2019t really need to hold on onto them.<\/p>\n If you have the time, organize a profitable garage sale to earn some cash and help out your tight moving budget. If time is against you, then you can always do the right thing and donate your unwanted garage items to charity.<\/p>\n Good advice: How to have a garage sale before moving out<\/a><\/p>\n The best way to pack your garage for moving is to use the right types of packing supplies. If you can afford to get those packing materials brand new, then you should do it. On the other hand, if you\u2019re moving on a budget, then consider getting hold of free moving boxes.<\/p>\n Good to know: What supplies to have when packing for a move<\/a><\/p>\n Without a doubt, your garage will be full of tools – both hand tools of various types, shapes and sizes, and electric or gas-driven power tools.<\/p>\n If possible, pack most of your smaller hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, hammers, etc. in your toolbox. If you don\u2019t have a toolbox, then pack those tools in furniture blankets and place them inside sturdy small boxes.<\/p>\n Wrap pieces of bubble wrap around any garden tools with sharp edges such as rakes, spades, gardening shears, scythes, etc., then secure the plastic wrapping material with pieces of string. Also, group together any garden tools with long handles (brooms, rakes, shovels, etc.), then wrap in moving blankets but have their open blades secured fist.<\/p>\n Read also: How to pack tools for moving<\/a><\/p>\n Pack electric power tools in their original packages for best protection – if not, use strong cardboard boxes of similar sizes. First, remove any detachable parts, including the battery pack, then wrap the power cord around the main body of the electric tool. Wrap the whole power tool in a furniture blanket and transfer into a suitable cardboard box.<\/p>\n Before packing any gas-operated machinery (lawnmowers, chainsaws, snow blowers, and so on) with furniture blankets, make sure you siphon out any remaining fuel from their tanks.<\/p>\n Additional info: How to pack and move a lawnmower<\/a><\/p>\n One thing to always keep in mind when packing up your garage for moving is that it\u2019s likely to contain an overwhelming number of awkward and oddly-shaped things. The best packing advice here is to use your common sense and be flexible and creative when choosing the best ways to pack your garage items.<\/p>\n Packing a garage for moving is a tough job simply because you\u2019ll have too many miscellaneous garage items to protect. Refer to our in-depth section of Packing Tips<\/a> to learn more about the best packing techniques when trying to protect your household items for a move.<\/p>\n If you still feel overwhelmed by the difficult task, or if you just don\u2019t have enough time to pack your garage on your own, then get in touch with top-rated professional packers<\/a> near you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Garages and tool sheds are one of the most difficult areas of your home to pack for a move. First comes the tough garage sorting task, followed closely by the arduous task of packing up your garage items for moving. 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Organize a successful garage sale<\/h2>\n
Get the right packing supplies<\/h2>\n
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Learn how to pack garage tools<\/h2>\n
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POWER TOOLS<\/h3>\n
Learn how to pack various garage items<\/h2>\n
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