MARK I MOVING….

                      TIPS FOR PACKING

          LIKE A PRO

Start packing early, pack a little each day, and pack one room at a time.  Save time later by using a marker to label your boxes by room. Label appropriate boxes “fragile” as you pack them. To save time follow these simple directions:

Appliances (small): Pack in factory boxes whenever possible and cushion with wadded, not shredded newspaper.

Books: Pack on ends in small cartons. Alternate bindings, and cushion with wadded paper. Use a 1.5 or smaller box.

Clothing: Leave Folded clothing in the drawers of your furniture. Hanging clothes should be placed in wardrobe boxes.

Collectibles: Wrap fragile items like figurines and ceramics with bubble wrap and tape securely.

Dishes:  Never stack dishes flat.  Wrap each piece in bubble wrap or use packing paper. (If you use newspaper the ink may stain them.) Pack dishes, saucers and platters on their edge.  Nestle cups and bowls.  Cushion with dishtowels, potholders or paper.

Glasses: Wrap separately in bubble wrap or paper for cushioning. As you stack them in the box make sure you use some paper between the layers.

Kitchenware: Pots, pans, colanders, etc. can be nestled and cushioned with packing paper between each piece.  Set aside the most essential cookware for the first few days in your new home.  Label this box as the first to be opened once you arrive.

Lamps: Pack shades in individual boxes with bubble wrap or packing paper. (Newspaper can stain them.) Wrap bases in bubble wrap and pack them in boxes.

Plants: Try to sell them at your garage sale, or give them away as gifts. Plants will not live long on a truck, and are very space consuming.

Tools and Gardening Equipment:  Pack hoses and small tools in boxes.  Tie rakes, shovels and long-handled tools together, if possible place long handled tools in wardrobe boxes.  Empty all gasoline powered tools. Gasoline is illegal to carry on the truck.

It is best to use boxes designed for moving, These boxes are made for moving and will hold up better during the move process. Also when you pick up or grocery store or liquor store boxes you never know what might still be in the box. Many of those boxes can have insects living in them. You can follow the link on the main page to see our prices for moving boxes. We have boxes, paper, tape and shrink wrap. You can also call us or other moving companies for prices on used boxes. They are usually 50% off or sometimes free depending or the condition of the box. We do highly recommend using only dish pack boxes for you breakable items. This box is built just for breakable items. 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS & HAPPY MOVING!!!

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