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Pack like a pro
1- Develop a master “to do” list so you won’t forget something critical.
2- Sort and get rid of things you no longer want or need. Have a garage sale, donate to a charity, or recycle.
3- Don’t throw out everything. If your inclination is to just toss it, ask yourself how frequently you use an item and how you’d feel if you no longer had it.
4- Pack like items together. Put toys with toys, kitchen utensils with kitchen utensils.
5- Decide what if anything you plan to move yourself. Precious items, such as family photos, valuable breakables, or must-haves during the move, should probably stay with you.
6- Use the right box for the item. Loose items encourage breakage.
7- Put heavy items in small boxes so they’re easier to lift. Keep weight under 50 lbs. if possible.
8- Don’t over-pack boxes and increase the chances they break.
9- Wrap every fragile item separately and pad bottom and sides of boxes.
10- Label every box on all sides. You never know how they’ll be stacked and you don’t want to have to move other boxes aside to find out what’s there.
11- Use color-coded labels to indicate which room each item should go in. Color-code a floor plan for your new house to help movers.
12- Keep your moving documents together, including phone numbers, driver’s name, and van number. Also keep your address book handy.
13- Back up your computer files before moving your computer.
14- Inspect each box and all furniture for damage as soon as it arrives.
15- Remember, most movers won’t take plants.
