Moving Tips

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Gather together your items and make a list so you know how many boxes you may need
Assess the necessity of the items, this way you can weed out the ones you no longer need and can dispose of them

Start your planning well ahead so there is no scramble
Do one room at a time
An hour here and an hour there will help you to tackle the packing task a lot easier, it won’t look so big if you take it bit by bit

When packing big items like dishwashers and washing machines disconnect the hoses, drain them and put them inside the appliance so they do not get lost
Tape all electrical cords to the appliances that have them so you od not trip when moving them or get tangled in them
Drain all fluids from machines and unplug batteries
Empty any propane tanks
When packing things with movable parts such as an oven’s racks or a BBQ’s rack clean and tape them inside so they don’t move.
Purchase your packing materials before you start
Buy stackable sturdy boxes to prevent tipping
Fill boxes all the way to prevent tipping when you stack them
Wrap Fragile materials in bubble wrap and place towels between them to prevent movement
Cover mattresses, couches and chairs in shrink wrap or in plastic
Throw a dryer sheet in with your cloths and sheets to prevent them from any bad smells that may occur over time
When you are finished packing a box close it with packing tape and label exactly what is in it and where it is to be unloaded

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