Packing books for a relocation can be a complex process for book lovers. They quickly occupy space in boxes, which can become extremely heavy. If your books were not properly packed and labeled, unpacking them can take a long time.

To protect your literary collection from damage and make moving your books as simple as possible, follow these suggestions on packing books for a move.

Organize Your Collection

There’s a good chance you have some books in your collection that you don’t want or need. Examine each title and consider whether it is worth the trouble of transporting it to your new location and making room for it. Place the books you want to donate in a box and drop them off at a library, school, or donation center so that someone else can enjoy them.

Consider selling your old books if you no longer want them. It’s impossible to say how much your old books are worth. Small, sturdy boxes should be used.

For heavy products, like books, we usually recommend utilizing smaller boxes. One book may not be hefty, but picking up a box full of them might easily injure you. Make sure the boxes are well-made and well-secured with several layers of tape.

If you must use larger boxes, don’t fill them with books. Fill the gaps with packing paper and mix them in with other objects. If the readers are precious or could be damaged by the other goods in the box, wrap them in paper or bubble wrap.

Packing books in preparation for a move

Carefully arrange your books

If books are not correctly packed, they might become distorted and destroyed.Paperbacks, in particular, should never be packed on their side with the pages facing down, as this will almost likely kill them. Instead, pack them flat or with their spine facing down. Fill up gaps with paper to avoid shifting or bowing.

Also, consider organizing your books using a system, such as alphabetically or by category. This will make it easy to find a specific book later on when unpacking.

Wheeled suitcases should be used

This is one of those “life hacks” that you’ll wish you had thought of sooner Packing heavy books in luggage with wheels is an excellent alternative to filling them in boxes. Because your garments are lighter, store them in the containers instead. You’ll be able to roll the books aboard the truck and into their new house in this manner.

Make a clear label

When you’ve finished packing your books, properly mark the boxes, so you know where everything is. If you want to organize your readers in a specific way, label the boxes accordingly. If they are already packed and divided into categories, it will be much easier to arrange them in your new house.

Employ the Services of Experts

Following the guidelines outlined above will make packing your books for a move much more accessible. Still, there’s one more piece of advice that can take the place of all the others and prevent you from having to pack your books at all: hire a professional! Megan’s Moving, a white glove, full-service moving company, can fill your books (and your entire house) for you. You’ll never have to deal with the worry and strain of packing, moving, or unpacking your possessions again if you use a service like that. We’ll take care of everything. Are you planning to relocate soon? Request a consultation with one of our experienced movers.