Packing Tips

-Keep the following supplies handy for packing: Boxes, marking pen, bubble wrap, newspaper and tissue
-Tape and scissors
-Tape measure
-Use strong boxes and containers that can be secured tightly. Purchase special boxes for dishes, wardrobe and other special items.
-Pack audio-video equipment in their original boxes. Label cables and tighten transit screws. If removing screws, tape them to the objects they are removed from.
-Avoid loading more than 50 pounds into one box.
-Label each box and indicate the following: (a) Which room it should go in (b) Whether it is fragile (c) If it should be loaded last so it will be unloaded first.
-Cushion contents with packing material such as bubble wrap, newspaper or tissue. Save room by using towels and blankets to wrap fragile items.
-Pack books tightly on end in small boxes. .
-Have rugs and draperies cleaned before moving and leave them in wrappings for the move.
-Pack medicines in a leakproof container.
-Carry all valuables with you.