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Moving
and Packing Tips
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- Pack heavy items in small boxes, light items
in larger boxes
- Designate one drawer of a dresser for sheets
and towels so they'll be easily available the first night
in your new home
- Place a sock or nylon stocking in your refrigerator
with a cup of baking soda, charcoal or fresh coffee to
keep the interior smelling fresh
- Pack your current phone book - you may need
to call residents or businesses in your former hometown
- Records and plates should be packed on end
vertically, rather than stacked
- Make sure medicine and other toiletries
have lids on securely prior to packing
- Remove bulbs from lamps before packing
- Clearly label each carton with room number
plus contents
- Ask a friend to keep your children and pets
when packing and on moving day
- If packing yourself, pack several cartons
each day rather than all at once
- Pack on a room-by-room basis. Don't mix
items from different rooms in one box
- Allow children to pack their favorite toys.
This gives them a stronger sense of belonging
- Be cautious with boxes from grocery or liquor
stores. They may not be clean and may not have the strength
to withstand the weight of items you're packing
- Hazardous materials may not be moved
- Paint
- Varnish
- Gasoline
- Kerosene
- Oil
- Bottled gas
- Aerosol cans
- Nail polish/remover
- Ammunition
- Explosives
- Pack a "survival" kit which you carry in
your car, or have first off the truck
- Basic Tools - Hammer screwdriver, knife, tape, etc.
- Bathroom products - soap, toilet paper, towels, etc.
- Kitchen items - Disposable utensils, cups, plates
and snacks, drinks, etc.
- Cleaning products - Cleansers, broom, dustpan, sponges,
etc.
- Load your plants in the moving truck last,
and unload them first - check with the U. S. Department
of Agriculture for regulations regarding moving plants.
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