There are many things one faces during the process of home shifting. We have to take care and keep in mind so many petty issues and also the big ones. But these things are sure to get done somehow the other. But what about Home Library? Have you ever given a thought about those precious books as what may happen to them during the moving stage? There are high chances of misplacement, loss, theft, damage and more. You must be prepared before-hand to take care of your precious and the most prized books to avoid the worst circumstances.

Preparation is best when relocating Home Library

You can never push your relocating home library part to the back of your mind. This is the first thing you must prepare because once you start with your home relocation, there is no way you can take care of your books. Apart from moving your books, make sure to follow a few of the most basic guidelines of moving books. They are as follows.

• Check your book condition. If your books are not in good condition, you must make sure that you pack each book separately and carefully to avoid further damage.
• Do you have any prized or valuable books? If yes, then double pack them separately because the prized books tend to lose their value once they are damaged or torn.
• Make sure to pack your books in a waterproof packing’s, to avoid getting damage in case of rain or other related damages.

Find the right box for your books

Moving books does not mean you can simply transfer the books into other moving boxes. This is one of the biggest mistakes most people do. You have to find the right box to secure and safeguard your books. During the transportation process, there are high chances of your books getting damaged or stolen. So to avoid these situations, make sure to pack it right in the perfect box.

Do not stack your books in one box. Every box is limited in weight. If you overload it, it will eventually collapse, damaging all your precious books. The best advice one can follow is to keep your book in small individual boxes like the shoeboxes and then load it in a big carton box. This way, your book will be safe from all kinds of damages.

Clean your books before packing

Before you start packing your books, make sure to clean and dust your books. This will give your books an extra level of protection from books pests and other types of pests.