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Packing Tips
Room by room:
Packing can appear to be an insurmountable task when viewed from the perspective of the entire house. Packing one room at a time (and staying with that room until it is fully packed) has the effect of dividing the overall task into several smaller and more manageable tasks. This approach also makes it possible to set realistic goals, i.e. pack the dining room today, the kitchen tomorrow, etc.
Special precautions:
- Taping the bottom of cartons before filling them prevents the contents from spilling out the bottom during the move and always place the heavier items at the bottom and the lighter items on top to prevent damage.
- All breakable items should be wrapped individually in paper. Paper should be used to cushion the bottom, sides and top of cartons.
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- When packing breakables such as crockery, stack vertically as if in a sink drain; glasses and stemware should be placed in an upright position; again, use plenty of paper on all fragile and breakable items.
- Never overfill the boxes. Cartons with items sticking over the top cannot be properly closed or stacked; cartons that are underfilled tend to crush when stacked. Always make sure each carton is filled totally to the top before closing. A small space at the top can be filled with paper, a towel, a blanket or other similar items.
- Cartons should be closed-top and sealed with tape to prevent damage and make stacking easier.
