If you plan to do your own packing, we have a number of helpful tips based on our many years of experience.
Pack similar items together and group contents from the same room into the same boxes. This will make finding and unpacking items easier.
Tape the seam on the bottom, and run a piece of tape perpendicular to that seam. Pad the bottom and sides of the box with paper. Wrap fragile and delicate items individually with paper. Fill each box to the brim to keep it from collapsing and tape it shut.
Label each box by room and include a general description of the contents. Place the label on the sides of the box, not on the top. Draw an arrow to Indicate which side is up. Don’t forget to indicate if the contents are fragile.
Pack small items in large boxes and large items in small boxes. Books are the only exception. If you fill a big box with a bunch of small books, the box is going to be too heavy to carry. Pack heavier items at the bottom and lighter items toward the top of the box.
Plates are less likely to break if they’re standing on edge inside the box. Wrap each plate in paper and include plenty of stuffing on the bottoms, sides and in the corners of the box.
Leave clothes on their hangers and move them directly from your wardrobe to the rack in the box. When you arrive at your new home, you can easily unload the clothes from the box, and your closet is quickly organized.
You can save on boxes and save yourself a great deal of effort by leaving items in their drawers. You don’t need to do any additional packing if the drawers contain soft or unbreakable items.
Don’t wait until the week before you move to begin packing. There are many items you can pack a couple of months before a move, including out-of-season clothes, holiday decorations, china, stemware, and books.
custom made crates for artwork, antiques, etc.
We’ll even unpack for you!