Packing Tips
After you find the home you want, you will need to start planning your move. Here are some handy tips for when you start packing up all of your belongings
- Label each box with its contents, the room it should go in, whether it's fragile, and if it should be loaded last in order to be unloaded first.
- Don't load more than 40 lbs. into any one box. Make sure that the weight is evenly distributed.
- Cushion the contents with paper, bubble wrap or Styrofoam popcorn. Avoid newspaper because the ink will come off on your hands when unpacking. Towels and T-shirts make great packing materials for dishes and other breakables.
- Pack books tightly on end in small boxes. Alternate bindings and wrap valuable books separately.
- Have rugs and draperies cleaned before moving and leave them in their wrappings for easier handling.
- Remove all breakables and liquids from drawers and pack them separately. Send all medicines and other containers to prevent leaking. Zip Lock bags are great when moving.
- Leave linens and clothing in drawers.
- Carry all valuables with you. Do not pack jewelry, documents, coin or stamp collections or anything that will be difficult to replace.