Moving and Packing Tips

Tips

• Pack heavy items in small boxes, light items in larger boxes
• Designate one drawer of a dresser for sheets and towels so they'll be easily available the first night in your new home
• Place a sock or nylon stocking in your refrigerator with a cup of baking soda, charcoal or fresh coffee to keep the interior smelling fresh
• Pack your current phone book — you may need to call residents or businesses in your former hometown
• Records and plates should be packed on end vertically, rather than stacked
• Make sure medicine and other toiletries have lids on securely prior to packing
• Remove bulbs from lamps before packing
• Clearly label each carton with room number plus contents
• Ask a friend to keep your children and pets when packing and on moving day
• If packing yourself, pack several cartons each day rather than all at once
• Pack on a room-by-room basis. Don't mix items from different rooms in one box
• Allow children to pack their favorite toys. This gives them a stronger sense of belonging
• Be cautious with boxes from grocery or liquor stores. They may not be clean and may not have the strength to withstand the weight of items you're packing
• Hazardous materials may not be moved
• Paint
• Varnish
• Gasoline
• Kerosene
• Oil
• Bottled gas
• Aerosol cans
• Nail polish/remover
• Ammunition
• Explosives
• Pack a "survival" kit which you carry in your car, or have first off the truck
• Basic Tools — Hammer screwdriver, knife, tape, etc.
• Bathroom products — Soap, toilet paper, towels, etc.
• Kitchen items — Disposable utensils, cups, plates and snacks, drinks, etc.
• Cleaning products — Cleansers, broom, dustpan, sponges, etc.
• Load your plants in the moving truck last, and unload them first — check with the U. S. Department of Agriculture for regulations regarding moving plants.