The packing tips provided here will help you to save time and money, and to make a stress-free move! It pays to start packing to move at least six weeks before moving day, or as soon as you find out that you have to relocate.

Start by packing non-essential items that you will not need before you move. Take inventory of all the things that you want to move, and make a packing checklist that mentions the things you want to take with you, as well as those discard, sell, or put in storage.

You can save a lot of money by doing the packing yourself, instead of paying a packing service to do it. However, remember that movers are not liable for any damage caused to things that they have not packed.

It is worth buying high-quality moving packing supplies like packing boxes, packing tape, foam packing, packing paper, and packing bubble wrap, which will keep your possessions safe during the move.

Moving packing boxes that been used before may be much cheaper than new ones, but they may be dirty, and may not be able to protect fragile and expensive items during the move.

Pack important items like heirlooms, and jewelry yourself, and carry them with you, when you move. Get your rugs and furnishings dry cleaned, and leave them in their wrappings during the move.

Stickers with special instructions like “Fragile,” can be glued to the moving packing boxes. These stickers can be obtained at a stationery store, or printed out on your computer.

Stick a numbered label on each moving carton and write the contents on it. Mention the room for which it is meant, so the movers will know where to place it. Make a list of boxes and their contents, and keep it in a separate folder.

You will be able to check to see that each box is delivered at your new home. If a box is lost in transit or damaged, you will know exactly what it contained, and can lodge an insurance claim.

Pack heavy items in small moving boxes, so they are easy to lift. Make sure that the boxes are not half empty or stuffed beyond their capacity, to prevent them from breaking up during the move.

Obtain a list of items that are not permitted, and discard hazardous materials like fireworks, ammunition, acid, matches, and aerosol cans. Drain the fuel from your power equipment, and discard propane tanks.

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