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Packing Tips - How to Safely Protect Your Belongings:

• Purchase sufficient amounts of moving supplies to allow for handy packing. Products include: Boxes, marking pens, bubble wrap, newspaper, tissue etc.
• Tape and scissors (duct tape always seems to come in handy)
• Tape measure
• Try to pack audio-video equipment in their original boxes whenever possible.. Label all cables and tighten transit screws.( If removing screws, tape them to the objects they are removed from).
• Use strong boxes and containers that can be secured tightly. Purchase specialized boxes for dishes, wardrobe and other special items.
• Remember to Avoid loading more than 50 pounds into one box.
• Label each box to indicate the following: (a) Which room it should go in (b) If it is fragile or not (c) If it should be loaded last so it will be unloaded first.
• Heavily cushion all fragile contents with packing material such as bubble wrap, newspaper or tissuepaper.(You can also save room by using your towels and blankets to wrap fragile items).
• Pack books tightly on end in small boxes. If books are musty smelling, sprinkle talcum powder between the pages and wrap the books before packing. Leave them stored for a couple of months to eliminate the smell.
• Pack all medicines and beauty/hygene products in leak proof containers.
• Have rugs and draperies cleaned before moving and leave them in wrappings for the move.
• Carry all valuables with you.
• Check with your local branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for regulations regarding moving plants from one state to another. (Many states have restrictions on certain plants to prevent importing bugs or pests that can destroy valuable cash crops).

1. PLAN AHEAD TO OBTAIN NECESSARY CARTONS:
   We can sell you any and all cartons you may need (specialized cartons in particular) in addition to other packing material such as paper and tape. These materials and specialized boxes are very important for fragile goods such as dishes, fine china, keepsakes, heirlooms and antiques.

   Some items such as large pictures, mirrors, glass tops and shelves, clocks and mattresses may require special cartons which we can also provide.
   You might save a substantial amount of money, however, by obtaining cartons from other sources such as friends who have recently moved and/or stores you can save yourself from unnecessary, additional moving costs.(Starting to collect cartons a month or two prior to your move will probably make it possible to obtain enough cartons).

2. SELECT THE PROPER SIZE AND TYPE OF CARTON:
   Heavy items such as books, record albums, canned food, etc. should be put in smaller cartons due to their weight (heavier items should always be packed in the smallest boxes possible).

3. IN LOCAL MOVES, PACKING CERTAIN ITEMS MAY BE UNECESSARY:

   When you are moving locally some items do not necessarily need to be packed. Items such as mirrors, large pictures and mattresses can usually be transported safely for short distances without packing. Simply wrapping towels or bedding around such items is usually all you need to keep them protected.

   All of these items should be packed for long distance moves as well as for shipments moving into storage. Lamps and lampshades should always be packed to avoid damaging them.

4. PACK ONE ROOM AT A TIME:

   Packing can appear to be an insurmountable task when viewed from the perspective of the entire house, you need to pack the house in sections.

   Packing one room at a time (and staying with that room until it is fully packed) has the effect of dividing the overall task into several smaller and more manageable tasks. This is the most sensible way to tackle a large moving project. Starting multiple rooms at once will cause undo-stress and more work in the long run.

   This approach also makes it possible to set realistic goals, i.e. pack the dining room today, the kitchen tomorrow, etc.

5. TAPE THE BOTTOM OF CARTONS:

   By taping the bottom of cartons before filling them prevents the contents themfrom spilling out the bottom during the move (tape the bottom of the boxes both inside and out).

6. HEAVY ITEMS ON THE BOTTOM/LIGHT ITEMS ON TOP:

   It may sound like a simple tip, but it is easy to forget at times.

   In each carton the heavier items should be placed at the bottom and the lighter items on top to prevent damage.

7. USE A LOT OF PAPER:

   All breakable items should be wrapped individually in paper. Paper should also be used to cushion the bottom, sides and tops of cartons.

8. PLACE BREAKABLES CORRECTLY IN CARTON:

   Remember that all plates should be stacked vertically (as if in a dish drain); glasses and stemware should be placed in an upright position; again, use plenty of paper on all fragile and breakable items.

9. CORRECTLY FILL CARTONS:

   Cartons with items sticking over the top cannot be properly closed or stacked.Conversely, cartons that are under-filled tend to be crushed when stacked. Always make sure each carton is filled totally to the top before closing, if the box is not completely filled to the top, it can be filled with paper, a towel, a blanket or other similar items (remember fill all cartons to the top without overfilling).

10. CLOSE CARTON AND SEAL SHUT WITH TAPE:

    Cartons should be closed-at the top and sealed with tape to prevent damage and to make stacking easier.

11. LABEL EACH CARTON:

    Use a felt tipped pen or marker to clearly label each carton as to its general contents and the room it is to be placed in at the destination.

    Remember to label on the side of each carton rather than on the top so that cartons in stacks can be identified.

    Also.if a carton is packed in a manner that requires it to be always kept in an upright position, draw arrows on each side indicating which end must always be kept upright (this holds true for sculptures, art, glassware etc).

     Any cartons containing particularly fragile items should be labeled as such.

12. STACK CARTONS:
    Time will be saved on your move if you arrange cartons in stacks of similar sized cartons four to five feet high. This enables the cartons to be easily dollied from the house to the truck.

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