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Tips For Packing Like A Pro
- Develop a master “to do” list so you won’t forget something
critical.
- Sort and get rid of things you no longer want or need.
Have a garage sale, donate to a charity, or recycle.
- Don’t
throw out everything. If your inclination is to just toss it, ask
yourself how frequently you use an item and how you’d feel if you no
longer had it.
- Pack like items together. Put toys with toys,
kitchen utensils with kitchen utensils.
- Decide what if anything
you plan to move yourself. Precious items, such as family photos,
valuable breakables, or must-haves during the move, should probably stay
with you.
- Use the right box for the item. Loose items encourage
breakage.
- Put heavy items in small boxes so they’re easier to
lift. Keep weight under 50 lbs. if possible.
- Don’t over-pack
boxes and increase the chances they will break.
- Wrap every
fragile item separately and pad bottom and sides of boxes.
- Label
every box on all sides. You never know how they’ll be stacked and you
don’t want to have to move other boxes aside to find out what’s there.
- Use
color-coded labels to indicate which room each item should go in.
Color-code a floor plan for your new house to help movers.
- Keep
your moving documents together, including phone numbers, driver’s name,
and van number. Also keep your address book handy.
- Back up your
computer files before moving your computer.
- Inspect each box and
all furniture for damage as soon as it arrives.
- Remember, most
movers won’t take plants.
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