Only light-weight
clothing may be left in drawers (use your best judgment
on how much you leave in drawers)
Mark fragile on boxes
containing dishes. glassware or delicate items
Jewelry, important
papers and safe deposit contents should be packed and
kept with you during your move
Major appliances -
remove all loose fittings and accessories and pack
separately
Lawn movers and gasoline
equipment should be drained before loading
Disconnect and bundle
wiring on TV and stereos. Label removable wiring with
masking tape
Plan and measure where
your furniture will be placed in your new home. It's
helpful to draw a layout of your new home and sketch in
the major furniture pieces
To save time on moving
day. move your boxes from the basement, upstairs or
attic to the main floor prior to your move date.
Consider carrying items from the backyard to the front
yard or garage ahead of time
Keep your phones
connected through moving day to stay in touch with
friends, family and the moving company
PACKING
TIPS
...to make
your move easier!
Gather boxes
in small sizes from friends, neighbors, stores and the
office
Collect
cushioning materials such as bubble wrap, Styrofoam
pellets, furniture pads, old blankets, plastic bags,
tissue paper, newspaper, and small towels to use as
padding inside boxes
Create a
"portable packing kit" with markers, tape measure,
packing tape, twine, and scissors. Carry it with you as
you pack up items around your home
Reinforce
the bottom of boxes with extra tape for added strength
Label each
box with the name of the room in your new home where it
should be placed
List the
contents of the box on the side of it
Number the
boxes and keep a list of which boxes go in which room in
your new home
Label boxes
containing fragile items with large red lettering
Place china
in plastic bags and stack plates upright on their sides,
not flat
Pack your
TV, stereo, and computer in their originals boxes if
possible
Keep boxes
to 50 pounds or less
Pack heavy
items into their own smaller separate boxes and combine
lighter items together into larger boxes (don't combine
heavy items such as books, all into one box)
Don't move
flammable, combustible, corrosive, or explosive items
such as paint, gasoline, and ammunition
Pack a bag
of personal items you'll need during the move such as a
change of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps, food and
drinks. Keep it in an easy to find place.
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