🏠 The Ultimate Moving Checklist – Your Complete Guide to Packing & Moving Supplies in Canada
Moving can be exciting, but without the right plan and packing materials, it can quickly become stressful. Whether you’re moving to a new apartment, condo, or house, having a solid moving checklist and the right moving supplies is key to a smooth transition.
At Packwiz.ca, we deliver high-quality moving boxes, packing materials, and ready-made moving kits across Canada to help you move with ease.
✅ Essential Moving Supplies You’ll Need
📦 1. Moving Boxes
- Small Boxes – Ideal for books, kitchenware, and heavy items.
- Medium Boxes – Great for general household items.
- Large Boxes – Perfect for bedding, pillows, and bulky but lightweight items.
🛡️ 2. Protective Packing Materials
- Bubble Wrap – Protects fragile items like glassware and electronics.
- Packing Paper – Prevents scratches on dishes and décor.
- Furniture Covers & Moving Blankets – Shields furniture from dust and damage.
📑 3. Packing Accessories
- Heavy-Duty Packing Tape – Keeps your boxes secure.
- Labels & Markers – Makes unpacking easier by identifying contents and rooms.
- Stretch Wrap – Perfect for securing furniture and drawers.
📋 Quick Moving Day Checklist
- ✔️ Label every box with its room and contents.
- ✔️ Pack an “essentials box” with toiletries, clothing, and important documents.
- ✔️ Reinforce box bottoms with heavy-duty tape.
- ✔️ Wrap fragile items individually for extra protection.
- ✔️ Keep a basic tool kit handy for disassembling furniture.
Industrial Secrets for Packing Heavy Items: The "Packwiz" Guide
If you’ve ever watched a professional warehouse team handle heavy inventory, you’ll notice they don't just "throw things in a box." At Packwiz, our roots are in industrial packing—specifically handling heavy-duty items like garage door panels. We’ve taken those high-stakes techniques and distilled them into this guide to help you move your heaviest belongings without a single break.
1. The "H-Tape" Method: Your Secret Weapon
In the industrial world, we don't just put one strip of tape down the middle. To ensure a box can hold significant weight without the bottom falling out, you need to use the H-Tape method.
- How to do it: Apply one long strip of heavy-duty packing tape across the center seam, extending it several inches up the sides.
- The Finish: Apply two more strips across the side seams where the flaps meet the edges.
This creates the shape of a capital "H," reinforcing the structural integrity and preventing the corners—the weakest points—from splitting.
2. Small Boxes for Big Weight
One of the most common mistakes DIY movers make is putting heavy items (like textbooks or cast-iron pans) into a large box.
3. "Bracing" and Internal Support
In warehouse environments, we use internal bracing to keep items from shifting. You can replicate this at home:
- Cell Dividers: Perfect for heavy glassware or tools to prevent them from knocking against each other.
- The "No-Shake" Test: Once packed, give the box a gentle shake. If you hear thumping, add more "void fill" like industrial bubble wrap.
4. Protecting Large, Flat Surfaces
Moving mirrors or tabletops requires more than just a blanket. Use Edge Protection (cardboard corner protectors) and the "Sandwich Technique"—placing flat cardboard sheets on both sides of the item before wrapping.
Professional Materials for Peace of Mind
Technique matters, but so does the quality of your tools. For heavy valuables, thin grocery store boxes can be a liability.
Packwiz provides industrial-grade materials: double-walled cardboard, high-tack tape that withstands Canadian winters, and clean packing paper.
🚚 Why Canadians Trust Packwiz.ca
- Nationwide Shipping – We deliver moving boxes and kits anywhere in Canada.
- Affordable Prices – Get professional-quality moving supplies without breaking the bank.
- Pre-Made Kits – Save time with our all-in-one moving kits tailored to your home.
Whether you’re moving across the street or across the country, Packwiz.ca is your trusted partner for all your moving supply needs in Canada.