Don’t try this at home

I’m moving house this week. And while I wouldn’t ever consider doing this for any of my clients, here are a couple of short cuts I have taken so far because I didn’t have any packing paper to hand:

Breakables wrapped in inside out socks – a handful of little tea light holders safely snuggled up
Mugs & plates wrapped in pashminas – tea towels can also be used

Doing my bit for the environment!

I can also highly recommend plastic storage boxes with fixed lids, ikea (or any make) moving trolley, and arranging for strong men to help!

Empty Boxes

A quick tip for what to do with your empty boxes once you have moved (assuming you are using them, and not hiring plastic crates).

Flatten them and neatly place them in separate piles depending on size. Put them somewhere that they won’t be in your way and call your removal company as soon as possible to schedule a time when they can collect. If you’re lucky they will come within a day or two, but it has been known to be longer.

If you have moved cross country and your removal company are not nearby to collect, call another local company to see if they would like to reuse the boxes. You shouldn’t have to pay them to do this, if anything you’re doing them a favour.

Nothing like a bit of Brucey to welcome people into your home

I just stumbled across this doormat from www.NotOnTheHighstreet.com. And I like it!