Packing
Properly is
Important
With over a decade of experience in local moves, long distance, and commercial/office moves, we've picked up a few helpful tips along the way. Just like your caddy would share their knowledge of the course, we're passing them along to you. Together, we're going to make this a great move.
Packing Tips
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Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box.
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Use wardrobe boxes to make closets easier to pack. Clothes in drawers can be placed in suitcases.
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Use only small boxes for books. They get very heavy, very fast.
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Never use printed newsprint to wrap fine china.
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Always stack dishes upwards when packing.
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Pack important and sentimental documents separately to be easily accessible including: children’s health records, passports, family records, insurance information and photo albums.
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Remember: the heavier the item, the smaller the box.
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Don’t pack with food or supermarket boxes. You never know what little critter is hiding – or if the box will be strong enough to support your possessions.
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Don’t use used boxes. You don't know if the box will be strong enough to support your possessions.
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Never use duct tape – use packing tape.
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Clearly label all boxes on top and side.
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As you take apart furniture and other items make sure to tape all parts to the main base.
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Try to pack all electronic equipment, like stereos in their original boxes. Otherwise use bubble wrap when packing these items.
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Start packing items you will not need ahead of time.
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Always pack and unpack breakables over a padded surface.
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Always tape boxes. Don’t interlock the tops.
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Don’t use boxes without tops. No tops make it impossible to stack properly in the truck.
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Use custom-designed boxes when packing fine china and clothing.