| Essentials You Should Know | | | | box. |
| Here are some tips that you may not have thought | | | | * Keep important records with you. Do not move |
| of before. This is a list that I'd like to keep adding to, | | | | them with the rest of your household goods. If you |
| so if you have a quick tip, e-mail me and I'll add it to | | | | cannot take them with you in the car, then send |
| the list. | | | | them on ahead with a secure courier company. |
| * Gather packing supplies before you start. There's | | | | * Tape down anything that moves (except for the |
| nothing more frustrating, then having to stop | | | | cat)! |
| half-way through a packing session in order to get | | | | * Fill free spots with lighter linens. This can be done |
| more supplies. | | | | with your washer and dryer, and the vegetable |
| * Packed boxes should weigh less than 50 pounds. | | | | crisper in the refrigerator. |
| * Pack heavier items on the bottom. | | | | * As much as possible, keep items in their proper |
| * Stuff socks, scarves, pillow cases and other small | | | | places. For example, when packing the silverware |
| fabric items in holes and crevices in boxes - just | | | | flatware, keep it in its' tray then tape bubble wrap |
| make sure you keep pairs of socks together! | | | | around it to secure the contents. This is easier than |
| * Make sure all boxes can close properly and be | | | | sorting out all those pieces after your move. |
| sealed so the tops are flat. If you over-pack a box, | | | | * Tape screws, bolts and other loose items to |
| you risk damage to the contents. | | | | underside of furniture. Make sure you bag them first. |
| * Pack small items in small boxes and place them into | | | | * Keep tools you'll need to reassemble furniture in a |
| a large box. | | | | separate box that is clearly marked. I usually keep an |
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| KitThings To Do Before You Move 216 Color-Coded | | | | * Do not use standard garbage bags! They rip and |
| Box Labels | | | | tear too easily. If you're going to pack linens and |
| Label all boxes, large or small. For more information | | | | clothing in garbage bags, purchase the thicker, heavy |
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| * Small, loose items should be boxed or bagged and | | | | double up. Some moving companies don't like you |
| sealed securely before placing into a larger box. | | | | using garbage bags, so do so minimally. The great |
| * If moving liquids, either transfer them into a | | | | thing about garbage bags full of clothing is that they |
| sealable container or make sure the lid is secured by | | | | can be squished into nooks and holes that exist on |
| taping it down, then put it into a waterproof bag, | | | | the truck, thereby protecting furniture and using less |
| seal the bag then place it upright into a box. Clearly | | | | space. Just limit how many you use. |
| mark the box with arrows and "This End Up". Also, | | | | * Keep items from the same room together as much |
| check which items should not be packed - items that | | | | as possible. This will make it easier to sort the |
| your mover will not move. | | | | contents after you move. |
| * Keep an inventory list of each box and its | | | | * Get everyone involved by making a task list, then |
| contents. This will be necessary if a box goes missing | | | | dividing out the jobs that each person can do. |
| and you need to make a claim. | | | | Organizing your household will not only save you time |
| * Keep clothing in dresser drawers. | | | | and energy, but will make your whole family feel like |
| * Keep a box labeled "Load last, unload first" for the | | | | part of this adventure. |
| essentials you'll need when you arrive. Go here to | | | | * Get started now! It's never too late to plan, sort |
| read more about what to include in your essentials | | | | and start packing. |