Packing The Home Office: Tips For an Easier Move
The home office is one of the more difficult areas to pack and prepare for a move. Being that it typically contains sensitive documents and a moderate amount of electronics, packing it takes a different approach than other areas of the home.
Back Up Your Files
As the saying goes, hope for the best but prepare for the worst, holds true when moving. Hopefully, nothing will happen to your important files, but having backups will give you the peace of mind knowing your data isn’t lost in the event of a hardware or software malfunction.
Create backups of your important files and digital documents, including the following:
- Pictures
- Videos
- MP3s
- Emails
- Passwords (note: encrypt them first)
- Word files
- Spreadsheets
- PowerPoint presentations
Create a Box For Sensitive Paperwork
Now that you’ve taken care of safeguarding your digital files, you should consolidate all of your hard-copy paper files into a single box. This box should include receipts, tax returns, mortgage information (if applicable), bank statements, credit card statements, etc. Place all of these documents into a large, heavy-duty box and label the top “Important: Home Office.”
Rather than loading this box on the moving truck, you should personally transport it to your new home destination. Place your sensitive paperwork box inside your car or truck and hand-deliver it to your new home. Knowing where this box is at all times will make your move just a little less stressful.
Packing Electronics
Now comes the fun part: preparing and packing your electronics. Most home offices have dozens of electronics, including desktop computers, printers, fax machines, phones, routers, and more. Do your best to keep these items separated, dedicating a box for each one. For instance, you could place your computer in one large box and your printer in a smaller box.
It’s also recommended that you include the cables in the respective boxes. Don’t make the mistake of packing all of your home office cables into a single box. When it comes time to set up your office in your new home, you’ll have a mess of nondescript cords and cables. A smarter approach is to keep the cords next to the item to which they belong.
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