GENERAL PACKING TIPS
Here are some packing tips that you may not have thought of before.
- Gather packing supplies before you start. There's nothing more frustrating, then having to stop half-way through a packing session in order to get more supplies.
- Pack heavier items on the bottom.
- Small, loose items should be boxed or bagged and sealed securely before placing into a larger box.
- Keep clothing in dresser drawers.
- Keep important records with you. Do not move them with the rest of your household goods. If you cannot take them with you in the car, then send them on ahead with a secure courier company.
- Tape screws, bolts and other loose items to underside of furniture. Make sure you bag them first.
- Do not use standard garbage bags! They rip and tear too easily. If you're going to pack linens and clothing in garbage bags, purchase the thicker, heavy ones to ensure they don't burst during the move. Or double up. Some moving companies don't like you using garbage bags, so do so minimally. The great thing about garbage bags full of clothing is that they can be squished into nooks and holes that exist on the truck, thereby protecting furniture and using less space. Just limit how many you use.
- Keep items from the same room together as much as possible. This will make it easier to sort the contents after you move.
|
