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[Moving
Tips]
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Helpful Hints
- Tape the bottom of every box, and tape the top
closed to tightly when the boxes full. Run two strips of tape along
the side and one strip down the center. (If the box is still not
strong enough, apply more tape to the sides.)
- Use small boxes for heavier items and larger
boxes for light-weight bulky items.
- Wrap small/or fragile items individually.
- Stuff the top, bottom and sides of boxes with
paper. This prevents shifting, rubbing, and possible breakage.
- Pack boxes to the top. This prevents them from
being crushed when they are stacked.
- Stuff boxes with fragile items with wads of
paper. Do not pack items to tightly, however when you shake the box
the contents should not move.
- For your ease, number each box and make a list
of what is in each one. This will make me unpacking process much
smoother. You may want to make a note on the box as to which room in
belongs.
Dishes and Fragile items
- Cushion the bottom of the box with bundled or
rolled up paper.
- Wrap each piece individually. Newspaper or
unprinted soft paper is ideal for this purpose.
- Bundle flatware in-groups of three and wrap
each bundle.
- Place a few layers of paper between each piece
of china.
- Cushion the top and sides with paper to prevent
shifting. When you shake the box, you should not hear anything move.
The more secure the contents, the lower the risk of damage.
- Make sure your dresser drawers are completely
empty.
- Put hanging clothes in wardrobe boxes.
- Use the bottom of the wardrobe boxes for shoes.
Pictures
- Please make sure that you box your own pictures
or paintings.
Lamps and Electrical Items
- Wherever possible, pack electronics in the
original cartons. If the original boxes are not available to you,
pack the items using bubble wrap and make sure that it is packed in
the correct sized box.
- Code the wiring with tape for easy
installation.
- Stereo: fasten down the tone arm and dust
cover.
- Compact disk: Check instructions to secure a
laser.
- Personal computer: Backup important files.
Insert an old or blank disk in the floppy disk drive.
"Park" the hard disk (program often included on
diagnostics diskette.)
DO NOT PACK the following items:
- Money, securities, valuable papers or
jewelry. Keep these items with you at all times. Alternatively,
you may prefer to leave these items in a security deposit box at
the bank
- Flammable items such as our aerosol cans,
paint, gasoline, etc.
- Perishable items such is frozen foods,
produce plants, etc.
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