Topic: Packing Guides & Tips

Although many people worry about forgetting something during their move, this usually become a problem. More often than not, the little scrapes and stains around your home that put a real damper on your move instead. Whether you rented or bought your home, it’s in your best interest to leave things in the same condition…

You know the feeling. You set off on vacation, ready for a few relaxing days away from work and home life. But then you realize you forgot something-and the further you get from home, the more things you realize you forgot. Soon enough, you’re so worried about these forgotten items things that you can’t enjoy…

Both the basement and the attic share a central purpose of providing long- and short-term storage for other areas of the house. Keeping these rooms organized will save time packing before relocating. The first step when organizing these two rooms is removing everything and cleaning thoroughly. Cleaning is necessary as both rooms are prone to insect…

The dining room’s main function is serving meals, eating and socializing on special occasions. The well-defined purpose leaves you with a clear goal in organizing the room: to make serving and enjoying meals as pleasant and simple as possible. The dining room is defined by the furniture you use and the “service circle.” The service…

The organization of the family and living rooms after relocating is an important task because it is the center of family entertainment, relaxation and recreation. In some homes, the family and living rooms aren’t two separate rooms; but in older houses, the family room was for relaxation and the living room was used for formal…

The bathroom is one of the busiest place in the home, so finding the time to unpack and organize after relocating is essential. The bathroom also is the most confined space, which presents challenges in avoiding clutter, but because of the size, is relatively simple to organize. The solution is putting the items close to…

The second most important room – the first being the kitchen – to unpack after moving your household goods is the bedroom. The bedroom should be a place where you relax and prepare yourself for the day ahead. Relaxation will come much easier if the bedroom is organized and clean. In part two of our…

Knock off some of your spring cleaning to-do list by joining Wheaton in our 30 day challenge to a cleaner and more organized house. If you are planning a move this summer, now is a great time to declutter and downsize your household goods. You don’t want to spend money on moving unnecessary items.  Even…

We understand that moving is a stressful time, which is why your local Wheaton agent can assist you with a plan to have the essentials available as soon as our moving truck arrives. Here is one tip we like to recommend that is sure to relieve some stress: Pack a special box that will be the…

There is a proper way to move and pack everything. Yes, even a lamp! Our YouTube channel has short informational videos that show you the best way to pack your items so they arrive at your destination in great condition. Below is a short video that shows our customers the best way to move and…