When you’re preparing to move, you’ll need the basics: boxes and tape, perhaps some bubble-wrap or old newspapers to use as protective wrapping for delicate items.

Here is a list of other items you may want to consider that can reduce stress during your move:

• Colour markers for labelling boxes. (Tip: Colour coding boxes by room will make unpacking much easier.)
• Stretch wrap to protect larger items that can’t fit into a box.
• Small plastic bags to store disassembled parts, such as sofa legs, cabinet hardware, etc. (You don’t want to lose them!)
• Blankets to protect floors.
• A dolly to move heavy items. (You can rent these.)
• Mattress bags. These help prevent stains and tears. You can also buy specialty bags for sofas and tables.
• Reusable foam furniture sliders, to protect floors when furniture needs to be pushed into place.
• Foam corner protectors. These prevent furniture with sharp corners from banging and damaging other items during a move.

Planning ahead and having the right packing and moving materials on hand will make your move less stressful and, hopefully, damage-free!