Packing Tips...

Helpful tips:

• Label and/or code every box! It'll streamline your unpacking if you identify and unpack room by room.
• Start early with a couple of boxes each day. It helps to pack a room at a time.
• Distribute with heavy items—no box should be over 50 lbs..
• Use smaller boxes for heavier items (like books) for better manageability.
• Heavy items go in first.
• Cover clothing with plastic against moisture or dust.
• Do not store combustibles, including paint and thinners.

Before you start

You might want to create an informal schedule of what things to pack. Most importantly, plan for a box of "Open First/Pack Last" essentials like:

• Utility knife—essential for the rest of the job!
• Dishes, flatware, especially glasses.
• Pillows, bedding, towels.
• Cleaning products, paper towels (which you can also use as packing material).
• Medication and essential toiletries (soap, toilet paper, shampoo).
• First-aid kit.
• Address book or PDA.
• An alarm clock or clock radio.
• A small lamp or flashlight.
• Cellular or plug-in phone (for emergencies).
• Important papers (bank statements, prescriptions) or computer files.

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