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Start packing items you will not need ahead of time. |
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Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box. |
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Always stack dishes upwards when packing. |
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Never use printed newsprint to wrap fine china. |
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Use custom-designed boxes when packing fine china and clothing. |
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Clearly label all boxes on top and side. |
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Only use boxes with tops. No tops make it impossible to stack them properly in the truck. |
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Pack important documents separately to be easily accessible including: children’s health records, passports, family records, insurance information and photo albums. |
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Pack a box of essential items that you will need immediately after the move and make sure it’s the last thing added to the truck. |
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Don’t try to get rid of your children’s favorite things before the move even if it makes it easier. Kids sometimes have a hard time dealing with the change of the move itself. |
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For large appliances be sure to check your owner’s manual to see if there are any special instructions for moving the item. |
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lf you take apart furniture and other items make sure to tape all parts to the main base. |
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Use wardrobe boxes to make closets easier to pack. Each wardrobe box holds about 2 feet of hanging clothes. After the move … use them to store your summer/winter clothes to free up space in your closet! |
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Clothes in drawers can be placed in suitcases, boxes or bags. If using bags, be sure to label them so they are not mistaken for “trash.” |
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Use only small boxes for books. They get very heavy, very fast. Remember: the heavier the item, the smaller the boxes. |
