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PACKING TIPS |
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Purchase proper packing supplies, including boxes in all sizes,
bubble wrap, paper wrap, and tape. Non-standard packing materials
will make the move inefficient. |
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Create a portable packing kit with marking pens, a tape measure,
packing tape, twine, and scissors. Carry it with you as you pack up
items around your home. |
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Reinforce the bottom of boxes with extra tape for added strength.
Tape all seams of the of the box and bring the tape half way up the
side of the box. |
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Label each box with the name of the room in your new home where
it should be placed. We recommend using color-coded labels for each
room. |
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List the contents of the box on the side of it. |
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Number the boxes and keep a list of which boxes go in which room
in your new home. |
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Label boxes containing fragile items with large red lettering. |
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Wrap china and stack plates upright on their sides, not flat. China
should be packed in double wall, china boxes for all fragile items,
use generous amounts of paper to prevent breakage. |
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Pack your TV, stereo, and computer in their original boxes whenever
possible. ELECTRONICS BREAK EASILY - INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE
TO INTERNAL ELECTRONICS GIVEN THEIR SENSITIVE NATURE. |
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Pack heavy items into their own smaller boxes and place lighter
items together into larger boxes Do not over pack boxes - while it
might save packing materials, boxes are only designed to hold so much
and can break. |
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Don't move flammable, combustible, corrosive, or explosive items
such as paint, gasoline, etc. Please properly dispose of these items
- movers cannot move these items either. |
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Pack a bag of personal items you will need during the move (change
of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps, food, and drinks). Keep it
in an easy-to-find location. |
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Remove lampshades and put into boxes. |
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Pack all of valuables yourself, i.e., jewelry, family heirlooms,
etc., insurance Valuation does not take sentimental value into account. |
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Do not over pack boxes - while it might save packing materials,
boxes are only designed to hold so much and will break. |
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Be sure to purchase the correct boxes for certain items, for example,
padded and divided boxes should be used to pack delicate china. Wardrobe
boxes can save unpacking by keeping your clothes wrinkle-free. |
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PACKING CHECKLIST
BY ROOM |
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Kitchen |
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Cupboards |
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Closets |
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Drawers |
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Box numbers for kitchen: |
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Dining Room |
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China cabinet or hutch |
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Light fixture and lamps |
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Furniture: tables and chairs |
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Box numbers for dining room: |
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Living Room |
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Bookcases and contents |
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Entertainment center and contents: stereo, TV, CDs, videotapes,
and so on |
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Knick knacks and artwork |
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Lamps |
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Furniture: couch, chairs, and tables |
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Box numbers for living room: |
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Family Room |
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Entertainment center and contents: stereo, TV, CDs, videotapes,
and so on. |
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Knick knacks and artwork |
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Furniture: couch, chairs, and tables |
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Lamps |
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Box numbers for family room: |
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Master Bedroom |
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Closet |
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Dressers and contents |
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Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands, and desk |
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Box numbers for master bedroom: |
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Bedroom #1 |
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Closet |
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Dressers and contents |
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Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands, and desk |
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Box numbers of bedroom #1: |
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Bedroom #2 |
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Closet |
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Dressers and contents |
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Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands, and desk |
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Box numbers for bedroom #2: |
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Bedroom #3 |
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Closet |
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Dressers and contents |
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Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands, and desk |
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Box numbers for bedroom #3: |
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Study/Office |
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Computer equipment: CPU, monitor, and printer |
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Desk and contents |
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Bookshelves and contents |
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File cabinets and contents |
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Box numbers for study/office: |
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Bathroom |
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Toiletries and cabinet contents |
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Linens and towels |
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Knick knacks and wall hangings |
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Box numbers for bathroom: |
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Attic |
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Trunks |
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Boxes |
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Box numbers for attic: |
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Garage |
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Yard equipment and garden tools |
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Home maintenance equipment and tools |
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Box numbers for garage: |
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Basement |
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Cupboards and shelves |
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Box numbers for basement: |
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