Care should be taken to pack properly to insure the safety of your belongings. You can save a lot of money by packing your own household goods.
- Use strong containers, in good condition, that can be sealed with strapping tape. These can be arranged through your grocer before their delivery days or purchased from moving companies..
- Do not overfill a box, 40 to 50 pounds should be the maximum.
- To keep things from shifting en route, fill empty spaces with crumpled up newspapers or bubble wrap or other packing material.
- Stack books on end in smaller boxes as they are quite heavy.
- Label each box immediately after packing it .This helps movers to put boxes in the right rooms and lets you know which ones to unpack first.
- Empty all drawers and remove them or tape them shut.
- Do not pack valuables. Carry them with you. Items such as jewelry, checks, securities etc.
- Allow plenty of time for packing, it takes longer than you think. Be organized, it will save time in the long run!
- Donate unwanted items to charity, it may be tax deductible, get a receipt.
- Go back through the house when you are finished and check all drawers and closets for things you accidentally left behind.
- Care should be taken to pack properly to insure the safety of your belongings. You can save a lot of money by packing your own household goods.
- Use strong containers, in good condition, that can be sealed with strapping tape. These can be arranged through your grocer before their delivery days or purchased from moving companies.
- Do not overfill a box, 40 to 50 pounds should be the maximum.
- To keep things from shifting en route, fill empty spaces with crumpled up newspapers or bubble wrap or other packing material.
- Stack books on end in smaller boxes as they are quite heavy.
- Label each box immediately after packing it .This helps movers to put boxes in the right rooms and lets you know which ones to unpack first.
- Empty all drawers and remove them or tape them shut.
- Do not pack valuables. Carry them with you. Items such as jewelry, checks, securities etc.
- Allow plenty of time for packing, it takes longer than you think. Be organized, it will save time in the long run!
- Donate unwanted items to charity, it may be tax deductible, get a receipt.
- Go back through the house when you are finished and check all drawers and closets for things you accidentally left behind.