Moving is stressful enough without worrying about broken valuables. Our professional packers have moved thousands of homes across Addis Ababa. Here are the top 10 tips we use every day.
1. Start Early
Begin packing at least 2 weeks before your move date. Start with items you rarely use — seasonal clothing, books, decorative pieces.
2. Use the Right Box Size
Heavy items like books go in small boxes. Light items like bedding go in large boxes. Overpacked large boxes break and injure people.
3. Wrap Fragile Items Individually
Every glass, plate, and ceramic piece should be individually wrapped in packing paper or bubble wrap. Never stack unwrapped items.
4. Fill Empty Space
Empty space inside boxes lets items shift and break. Fill gaps with crumpled packing paper, towels, or clothing.
5. Label Every Box
Write the room name and a brief contents list on every side of the box — not just the top. This saves enormous time when unpacking.
6. Pack a "First Night" Box
Pack one box with essentials: phone charger, toiletries, a change of clothes, coffee, and important documents. This goes in your car, not the truck.
7. Photograph Electronics Before Unplugging
Take a photo of every cable setup — TV, computer, sound system — so you can reconnect everything exactly as it was.
8. Use Wardrobe Boxes for Hanging Clothes
Wardrobe boxes let you transfer hanging clothes directly without folding or wrinkling. Worth every birr.
9. Seal Boxes Properly
Use strong packing tape in an H-pattern across both the top and bottom seams. Single strips of tape fail under weight.
10. Let Us Handle the Rest
For fragile antiques, artwork, electronics, and high-value items — call Zemen Movers. We bring the right materials and the expertise to pack anything safely.
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