10 Tips for Packing Properly

Packing properly will reduce the stress and fatigue of your relocation, and allow you and your family to focus on settling down in your new home! This article will provide practical packing tips for moving, and will show you how to properly pack your possessions, to save time and energy.

1. One of the most important packing tips is that you need to start packing, as soon as you come to know that you have to relocate. Start with non-essential things that you will not need before you move. The task will be much more manageable of you do it systematically, over several weeks.
2. Separate your possessions into the things you want to take with you, and those you want to sell, donate, or put in storage.
3. Make a complete inventory of the things you want to take with you. It will be very useful for obtaining moving and insurance estimates.
4. Buy professional quality packing supplies, which will keep your possessions safe during the move. Used boxes may be much cheaper, but they may be dirty, and may break up during the move.
5. Label each box, and put a number on it. Make a packing list for each box, and put one copy in the box and one copy in a folder. Mention the room where the box is to be put on the label, so the movers will know where it is to be placed.
6. Draw a floor plan of your new home, and draw squares where you want each piece of furniture to be placed. Give a copy of the map to the movers, so they will put each item in its place.
7. Obtain a list of items that are not permitted by movers, and dispense with hazardous items like fireworks, acid, ammunition, aerosol cans, and matches. Empty the fuel tanks of your power equipment, and get rid of propane tanks.
8. Collect all important documents like certificates of deposit, wills, deeds, insurance policies, and bonds, and carry them with you when you move.
9. Collect all valuables like jewelry, heirlooms, hobby sets, and antiques, and carry them with you when you move.
10. Have all your rugs and draperies dry cleaned and leave them in their wrappings during the move.

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