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

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Power tools and fishing poles--pardon me, fly rods--and mowers have for ages been the man's domain, and most gents would rather arrange and pack their own area than have a ruthless spouse come through with an armload of rubbish bags and not any consideration for the emotional value of a busted screwdriver. You could take the simple way out and phone a professional moving company to pack and move the whole thing for you….in which case you needn't read any further. But, in case you are going to pack the garage, workshop and toolshed for your move to Austin, you will like these suggestions for getting it carried out.

What You'll Need

Gather all the packing and padding materials you'll need. These are the necessities.

· Boxes as well as newsprint, bubble wrap, or other insulating stuffing

· Plastic packing containers

· Twine or rope

· Tape

· Old, thick socks

· Plastic storage containers in a variety of capacities

· Baggies in different sizes

· Markers and labels

· Construction-grade waste bags

Your local moving company in Austin might supply clients used boxes as well as other moving supplies at a reasonable charge, therefore you will want to check with them prior to paying full price for materials at a nearby store.

"Curate" Your Collection

Now's the time to look through all your tools and eliminate all the duplicates as well as the stuff you are never going to utilize. On your primary pass with a waste bag, pick up random bits of cardboard, vinyl, twine, paper, and anything else that's simply garbage. Sift through everything and decide to give away, sell, or throw whatever you are not likely to use--be realistic, some hobbies never quite take off and do you truly want to move all that ancient ham radio equipment?

Hold a, what is it referred to as? A garage sale to get rid of everything you do not want or give away functional goods to an group like Habitat for Humanity. They may come pick it up.

Packing Strategies

You are correct, packing up a kitchen space is straightforward--almost everything fits in boxes. Post hole diggers and leaf blowers, not so much. Be creative with packing sizeable, challenging, and unboxable tools and toys. Let the creativity flow with padding and packing, use anything at home that meets your needs--there really are no rules here.

· Secure shovels together, facing the same direction, and cover the end with a blanket or bubble wrap. Put them in a garbage can for transport.

· Sort loose screws, bolts, nails, and other not so big stuff into plastic containers or zip-lock bags.

· Cover blades and saws in used socks, tape the socks into place. A small bit of Styrofoam over the end of the sharp edge prevents bending or breaking.

· Stow tools within their original cartons, if you have them. If not, pad the tools and stow them within similar-sized packaging or plastic bins.

· Precision tools needs to be packaged and padded tightly and encased with enough insulating material so they cannot bounce on the road.

· Eliminate all the gasoline or diesel from power devices a couple of days before the move and leave the tank caps opened up so all fumes will evaporate.

· Utilize little baggies or canisters for nails and fasteners, and tape them to the handles or label and put inside a small parts box so you will know what will go where when it all goes back together.

· Take the batteries out of any small tools, bag the batteries, and tape them to the handle.

Proper Disposal

Batteries, paint, chemicals, fertilizers, as well as any fuels aren't permitted on moving trucks, and it is not really a good idea to bring them inside your automobile. Leave paint for the new owners, donate anything which is useful to your local Habitat for Humanity, and correctly dispose of the remaining. Your area landfill could have different areas for items like batteries, computers along with other electronic devices, as well as flammable liquids.

Commence Early

You should begin packing up your toolshed and also garage as soon as you know you're moving. DO NOT leave it for the very end since this is one of the most labor intensive and time-consuming component of moving. And, if you determine that packing the garage, workshop and shed is way too much that you can tackle without any help, you shouldn't be hesitant to get the help of a professional mover. Give A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Austin a call today!