14 TIPS FOR PACKING LIKE A PRO This may seem hard to believe, but many people thoroughly enjoy their moving day and the time leading up to it. The secret? Being organized. Make sure you have the right tools—packing tape, permanent markers, sticky notes, and lots of boxes on hand will make your move much easie r. Start early and work steadil y. Make progress every day with your packing instead of leaving it all until the last minute. 1. Develop a maste“rpacking/to do”list so you won’t forget something critical. 2. Purge! Get rid of things you no longer want or need. Havea garagesale, donateto a charity, or recycle. 3. Before throwing something ouret,member to ask yourself how frequently you use that item and how you would feel if you no longer had it. 4. Pack like items together. Put toys with toys and kitchen utensils with kitchen utensils. 5. Decide whati,f anything,you plan to move yoursePlf.recious itemss,uch as family photosb,reakable valuables, or must-haves during the movseh,ould probably stay with you.
6. Use the right box for the itemIte.ms packed loosely are more likely to be damaged. 7. Put heavy items in small boxes so they are easier toKelifetp. the weight under 50 lbs., if possible. 8. Do not over pack boxes — boxes that are packed comfortably will be less likely to break. 9. Wrap each fragile item separately and pad the bottom and sides of boxes. 10. Label every box on all sides. You never know how they will be stacked and you do not want to have to move other boxes aside to find out what is inside. 11. Use colour-coded labels to indicate which room each item should go in. Colour-codea floor plan for your new house to help your movers. 12. Keep your moving documents together, includingphonenumbers, the driver’s name, and van number. Also keep your address book handy. 13. Back up your computer files before moving your computer. 14. Inspect each box and all furniture for damage as soon as it arrives. Remembe,r most movers won’t take plants.
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