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There are so many
things to think about when moving!
Here's a comprehensive moving guide to help you stay on track. |
 Packing Tips
Whether your move is across country or across
the street, a little bit of planning can make
a world of difference when packing up your home.
Here are a few tips to get you started.
1. You can save a lot of money if you do the
bulk of the packing on your own. Limit yourself
to non-fragile items such as books, linens, clothing
and shoes; and replaceable items such as plates,
dishes (not fine china or expensive silverware),
and small kitchen appliances. These items will
be cheaper to replace in case of damage as opposed
to hiring workers for the extra labor. Leave
the furniture, mattresses, and heavy appliances
to be packed by the mover.
2. The heavier the item, the smaller the box
it should occupy. Don't toss everything into
one huge box. It will make the hauling much more
difficult. A good rule of thumb is if you can't
lift the box easily, it's too heavy! Keep the
weight of the box under 50lbs and remember to
always lift with your knees, not your back.
3. You should never let the movers pack your
jewelry, family heirlooms, or other priceless
items. Should they be lost or damaged, the insurable
value will not come anywhere near the value you
would place on them. Such items include jewelry,
sports memorabilia, photo albums, and various
hobby collections. Pack these items yourself
and take them with you, either in the car or
as carry-on luggage if size allows.
4. Get the proper boxes for your items the
right sizes and strengths. Have enough wardrobe
boxes, as they'll save you ironing time later.
You can pack t-shirts and jeans in suitcases
and regular boxes but you don't want to pack
your fine clothing such as suits or dresses in
the same place. Save space by tossing in shoes
at the bottom of the wardrobe box, but be reasonable.
Don't let the box become too heavy or susceptible
to fallout from the bottom. Purchase the padded
dish boxes with dividers to protect your fine
china. For your replaceable and non-fragile items,
save money by using the free boxes that you can
obtain from supermarkets and wrapping the items
in old newspaper.
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 Appliances
Small & Large
Armoires
Artwork and Mirrors
Beds
Books
Bureaus
Cars and Motorcycles
CDs
Chairs
China and Crystal
Clothes
Collectibles
Computers
Flammable Items
Kids' Stuff
Kitchen Items
Lamps
Lawnmowers and Lawn Tools
Lawn Furniture
Stereo Components
TV - Big Screen
TV- Less than 30" |
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