Father's Day Edition: How to Pack Your Garage, Toolshed, Or Workshop

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Power equipment and fishing poles--pardon me, fly rods--and mowers have long been the man's domain, and the majority of gents prefer to organize and pack their own domain than have a callous partner come through with an armload of rubbish bags and no consideration for the emotional price of a damaged pair of pliers. You could take the easy way out and phone a professional moving company to pack and move everything for you….then you needn't read any further. But, in case you are going to load up the garage, workshop and shed for your move to Tulsa, you might like these suggestions to get it completed.

What You Should Have

Gather the packing and padding equipment you may need. These are the essentials.

· Boxes along with newsprint, bubble wrap, or another insulating stuffing

· Plastic containers

· Twine or rope

· Tape

· Old, thicker socks

· Plastic storage containers in a variety of dimensions

· Baggies in different sizes

· Markers and also labels

· Construction-grade waste bags

Your local moving company in Tulsa might provide customers used boxes along with other moving materials at a budget friendly charge, so you will want to consult with them prior to shelling out list price for materials at a nearby retailer.

"Curate" Your Things

It is the time to look through all your tools and eliminate all the duplicates and the things you're not going to utilize. On your primary pass with a garbage bag, pick up random pieces of cardboard, plastic, twine, papers, and everything else that's simply junk. Sift through all the things and decide to donate, sell, or toss whatever you are not likely to use--be honest, some hobbies don't quite take off and do you really wish to move all that old ham radio equipment?

Hold a, what is it referred to as? A yard sale to reduce everything you do not want or contribute usable material to an organization such as Habitat for Humanity. They will come pick it up.

Packing Recommendations

You happen to be correct, packing up a kitchen space is straightforward--pretty much everything fits in boxes. Rakes and lawn mowers, not so much. Get imaginative with packing huge, awkward, and unboxable gear and toys. Think outside the box with padding and packing, utilize whatever throughout the house that fulfills your needs--there are really no rules here.

· Band shovels with each other, facing the same direction, and wrap the end using a blanket or bubble wrap. Put them in a trash bin for transport.

· Organize loose screws, bolts, nails, and various not so big objects into plastic containers or zip-lock bags.

· Cover blades and saws in used socks, tape the socks in position. A simple bit of Styrofoam on the end of the sharp edge inhibits warping or breaking.

· Pack power tools in their original cartons, if you have them. If not, cushion the tools and put them within similar-sized boxes or plastic bins.

· Precision tools needs to be packaged and padded tightly and boxed with plenty of insulating material so they don't bounce in transit.

· Remove all the gasoline or diesel from power equipment a few days ahead of the move and leave the gas tank caps opened so that all fumes can evaporate.

· Utilize little baggies or canisters for screws and fasteners, and secure them to the handles or label and place in a small parts box so you'll know exactly what will go where when it all goes back together.

· Take the batteries out from any small tools, put the batteries in baggies, and tape them to the handle.

Correct Disposal

Batteries, paint, solvents, fertilizers, and any fuels will not be accepted on moving trucks, and it is not really a great idea to move them within your automobile. Leave paint for the new owners, give anything which is useful to your local Habitat for Humanity, and appropriately dispose of the rest. Your local landfill might have different areas for things such as batteries, computers and other electronics, and also flammable liquids.

Commence Early

You should begin packing up your toolshed and also garage as soon as you recognize you will be moving. DO NOT leave it for the last minute as this is the most labor intensive and time-consuming portion of moving. And, if you determine that packing the garage, workshop and shed is way too much for you to tackle on your own, don't be hesitant to enlist the aid of a professional mover. Give A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Tulsa a call today!