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Packing Tips
A few general things you need to
know about packing:
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boxes to 50 lbs or less. Put heavy items in small boxes and light items in
big boxes.
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| Pack
non-breakables tightly in smaller boxes, so they're not too heavy.
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| Buy
clean newsprint to wrap items, and bubble wrap for padding.
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| Pack
breakables loosely in plastic storage bins with lots of bubble wrap.
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| Rent
furniture pads.
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| Mark
your boxes by room, so you know exactly where everything goes. Color coding
or using a number system works great (i.e., red stickers for bedroom or 1
for bathroom.)
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| Write
"FRAGILE" on all boxes with breakables and stack these boxes on
top
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Packing
the big things
| Beds: Tie bed frames together with tape or rope.
Then label the pieces so they're easy to reassemble.
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| Bureaus: Fill drawers with clothes or fragile,
well-wrapped items. Cover with a blanket or furniture pads and rope
securely.
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| Tables: Remove legs, pad and tie together. Put
nuts and bolts in a bag and tape under tabletop.
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| Big appliances: Empty, defrost and drain the
fridge, freezer and dishwasher.Clean the interiors and put accessories in
bags. Stuff towels between washer sides to prevent rotating and tape down
moveable parts. Cover with blankets and tie.
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| Computers,
TVs, & Electronics: Use original packaging, or buy electronic-specific boxes.
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Packing
the small (but still important) things
| Small appliances: Put your microwave, VCR, etc.
into boxes, and cushion with wadded paper.
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| Books: Pack them flat in small cartons,
alternating bindings. Try to keep each box under 30 lbs.
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| Clothing: Pack hanging items, including drapes, in
wardrobe boxes. Leave small items in drawers.
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| Collectibles: Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap
and tape securely.
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| CDs: Pack upright and cushion with newspaper.
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| Kitchenware: Stack pots & pans, and cushion
with paper. Put a few of these items in the "open first" box.
Dishes: Never stack them flat. Wrap each piece in bubble wrap. Pack plates
& saucers on edge, with cups & bowls placed around them.
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Packing
the awkward things
| Chairs:
Wrap arms & legs with bubble wrap. Leave slipcovers on or buy chair bags
for protection.
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| Bicycles:
Loosen the handlebars and turn them sideways. Cover chains and pedals to
keep grease off other items.
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| Mirrors,
artwork & frames: Wrap small pieces in newsprint and pack in mirror
boxes. Cover larger pieces with cardboard, tape securely and stand them
along the truck's sides or inside wardrobe boxes.
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| Lawn
furniture: If heavy or bulky, disassemble. Put nuts and bolts in a bag and
tie together.
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| Rugs:
Roll up and secure with rope or tape.
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| Plants:
Put in plastic bags with air holes, then in boxes. Water before you leave.
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| Power
and garden tools: Wrap all sharp edges and use plenty of cushioning to
prevent injury. Tape long-handled tools together and place small ones in
boxes.
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| Lawn
mowers/yard edgers: Empty gasoline from all tanks, and check for oil leaks.
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| Garage
& attic stuff: Use medium-sized boxes for spray paints, brushes, car
waxes, etc. Throw away oily rags or anything combustible.
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| Pets:
Always keep them in a pet carrier up front with you. Ask your vet how to
make their, and your, move less traumatic.
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Mortgages
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657 Pleasant St., Fall River, MA
Phone 508-677-3233 Fax 508-679-2006
Email manager@c21associatesrealty.com
