Packing Supplies To Have At Hand:
* Boxes/Containers
* Black Sharpie Pen
* Packing Wrap
* Tissue & Newspapers
* Scissors
* Packaging & Measuring Tape

Utilize boxes/containers that are strong and durable.

Electronics travel best when re-packaged in their original boxes.

Make sure all cables are labeled properly. Tighten transit screws. If you remove the screws, make sure to affix them to their equipment.

It is advised against to packing more than 50lbs per container.

Label every container with the following:
*Destination Room
*Fragile (if applicable)
*Loading Order

Store all medication in plastic (waterproof) containers.

All items of value should be kept on your person and not
packed on the truck.

Pack all items close and tightly.

Having your rugs/carpets and all draperies cleaned before the
move is a good idea.

Packing Boxes – The “How To” Guide

ARRANGE TO HAVE ALL PACKING MATERIAL READY TO GO BEFORE THE MOVE DATE
Purchase all your necessities so they are ready to go on the big day. Any and all moving supplies such as boxes, tape and packaging material can be bought through us. If you are looking to save money, contacting close friends who might have recently moved is a good idea.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT SIZE OF BOX
Items that tend to be heavy should be packaged in smaller boxes. Remember, no container should be in excess of 50lbs.

NOT ALL MATERIALS NEED TO BE PACKED FOR LOCAL MOVES
During a local move, items such as large framed pictures or photos, wall mirrors, and beds aren’t required to be packaged. These things can normally be safely transported short distances without excessive packaging. Simply wrapping them with a towel or blanket is usually sufficient.

TAKE IT ONE ROOM AT A TIME, ONE DAY AT A TIME
Packing an entire home tends be a very stressful task. By packing your belongings one room at a time,the overall job is broken down into smaller jobs. Do one or two rooms one day, then save the rest for the next day. Packing up everything in the same day can cause unnecessary stress. Plan ahead and give yourself a few days to get the entire job done. Moving shouldn’t be a rushed task.

CAREFULLY SECURE THE BOTTOM’S OF ALL BOXES
The last thing you want or need is to have a box come open during the moving process. Taking the time to ensure all boxes are properly secured will save you time and stress once the move has begun.

PAPER IS YOUR FRIEND
All items that can be classified as “breakable” need to be individually wrapped with either paper or packing wrap (bubble wrap). In addition to wrapping each item, make sure the container in which it is stored is carefully lined with a thick layer of protection as well.

LABELING
Using a permanent black sharpie (or similar) to identify contents of a containers as well as the destination room is a good practice. Make sure EACH SIDE is properly labeled. Labeling only one or two sides could make it more difficult when it comes to unpacking the truck. Also, any items that need to be packed in a specific position should be labeled as such.

MAKE SURE ALL BOXES ARE PACKED PROPERLY –
DO NOT OVERFILL
It is important that all containers close properly in order to stack efficiently on the moving vehicle. If there are items bulging out, it makes it very difficult to stack on top of it. On the other hand, if a box is under filled, there is a possibility that it could be crushed by the boxes stacked on top of it. Any open spaces should be filled with packaging wrap or similar to compensate the empty space.

ALL FULLY-FILLED CONTAINERS SHOULD BE SEALED PROPERLY
Once all containers are completely packed and ready to be moved, tightly seal each container. By taking the time to do this, the odds of damages occurring will be greatly reduced.

STACKING CONTAINERS
Stack containers that are similar in size. It’s important to know that any stack should not be higher than 5 feet in height.

REMEMBER: ALWAYS STACK HEAVY TO LIGHT
And lastly, this one is fairly self explanatory! Heavy goes on the bottom, light goes on the top!