Moving Tips

 

 

• Make a list !

• Use real packing tape, not masking tape – it’s not strong enough.

• Label boxes clearly, on several sides. They should be legible, even if stacked in a corner. Start an inventory list, on paper or on your computer. Be consistent with your labeling method. List the general contents on the outside of the box for quick reference.

• For a box that contains items you’ll need immediately (cooking utensils, toiletries, remotes, etc.), mark “OPEN FIRST” on the outside of the box.

• Carry irreplaceable items with you, along with immediate necessities like cell-phone chargers and personal items, in a special suitcase or bag.

• Pack all boxes as tightly as possible, but watch the weight. Load heavier items on the bottom, to maintain balance. No box should ever weigh more than 50 lbs, and 20-30 lbs. maximum is preferable.





Strategize wardrobe box use

 

• Use only strong, corrugated cartons with tops or flaps that fold shut.

• Boxes discarded by your local grocery store can save you money, but make sure they are clean.

• Mark all boxes with room and box number. Record these in a carton identification log that shows the number of boxes packed per room and the total number of cartons packed.

• Use plenty of filling material in cartons; when in doubt, use more.

• Make sure bottoms of cartons are secured and will hold the weight of the contents.

• Pack heavier items toward the bottom of the box and lighter items toward the top. Do not exceed 50 pounds per box; it makes moving them a lot easier. Remember: the heavier the item, the smaller the carton you should use.



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