Moving Expenses - Packing For The Movers

Youve selected a new home, chosen a mover, and now comes the task of packing for the move. There are 3important things you should remember that will save you lots of time and frustration later:

* Gather all the materials (boxes, tape, paper) you will need to pack.

* Do not put packing off until the last minute.

* Stay organized!

Heres a list of the materials youll need to pack efficiently:

* Paper for wrapping your items:

Many individuals collect old newspapers and make use ofthem. Just remember that the news ink never dries and will come off on your belongings. If you would like toavoid the need to wash everything when you arrive, you can purchase packing paper from your mover.

* Boxes:

You can collect boxes from your local supermarket and other businesses. Select sturdy boxes in good conditionand make sure they have covers. Divided boxes like liquor boxes are great for glasses and stemware.

Your mover can also give you boxes especially made formoving. Nevertheless, these boxes are expensive and you might want to purchase only those which are usually necessary like wardrobes for hanging clothing, mattress cartons, and cartons for big pictures, mirrors and table lamps.

* Sealing Tape - Make use of plastic tape that is 1-2" wide

* Magic Marker - to mark boxes for contents and special instructions such as "fragile", "this side up", etc.

Now that you have all your materials, youre ready tobegin packing! Start as far in advance as you can. Waitingtill the last minute will create a nightmare you dont wishto experience! If you begin early, you can pack a couple of boxes a day and have everything completed without stressing yourself needlessly.

It is really essential that you keep your packing organized;itll save a lot of confusion later. It is best to pack a room at one time so you can keep everything together that belongs together.

Begin in areas containing articles that are not used often like your attic, basement, garage, etc. You can leave an extra box to hold items which cant be packed early.

Packing Up the Kitchen

The hardest room to pack is probably the kitchen so lets talk about that in detail.

Keep in mind when you are packing fragile items to mat the bottom of the box with several sheets of paper. Placethe heaviest items on the bottom of the box and the more fragile things on top.

When you pack flatware such as plates, saucers, etc., wrap each item separately and then combine in groups of 3.Rewrap that group in more paper and seal with the plastic tape. Each group will then be better protected. Stand them on end in the box.

You can nest glasses and cups three or four together andseparate with small sheets of paper. It is best to pack them in divided containers if you have them. If the box isnt full to the top, stuff with additional paper. If you do not have divided containers, you can place them in other boxeswhere you have empty space; just make sure to fit them in toward the top of the box so that they are not crushed.

Do not nest Goblets and stemware, wrap them individually.

Try to keep small kitchen appliances such as the toaster, crock pot, etc., all together instead of mixing them withother items. Wrap them individually with 2 or 3 sheets ofpaper and wad up paper to fill any empty space. However,if you have lots of extra room you can add some pots and pans.

You can nest pots, pans and big bowls in groups of 3 with a couple sheets of paper between each of them.

When you pack boxed foods such as cereal and rice, makesure to seal the tops with plastic tape. (Keep in mind to do this for salt and pepper shakers also!) If your things are going be stored for very long, you might wish to discard these items to avoid rodents or insects.

You can pack filled canisters as long as they areindividually wrapped and the tops are sealed with plastic tape.

Lastly, listed below are a few various tips to remember:

* Dont pack anything that is flammable, combustive or explosive. This includes items like aerosol spray cans, gasoline, and paint thinners.

* Empty all drawers.

* Pack heavy items like books and canned goods in smaller boxes.

* Pack bulky and lightweight items such as toys, blankets, and pillows in big boxes.

* You do not have to wrap toys, books and shoes individually.

* Stand books and records on end.

It is not as difficult as it sounds, but it you dont wish todeal with packing, your moving company will be pleasedto pack for you ~ needless to say, that service includes a very hefty price tag!

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Moving Expenses - Packing For The Movers

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