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PACKING
THE BIG THINGS
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Packing / Moving Tip |
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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 little (BUT STILL IMPORTANT) THINGS
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Packing / Moving Tip |
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Small appliances |
Put your microwave, dvd, video camera 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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Collectibles |
Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap and tape securely.
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CD's |
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.
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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
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| Item |
Packing / Moving Tip |
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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 & Garden Tools |
Wrap all sharp edges and use plenty of cushioning to prevent injury. |
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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. |
