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How to Pack Like a Pro<\/h3>\nHow to Pack Like a Pro<\/h3>\nPlan ahead.<\/strong> Discard items you no longer want or need.<\/strong> Pack similar items together.<\/strong> Decide what you want to move on your own.<\/strong> Know what your movers will take.<\/strong> Put heavy items in small boxes.<\/strong> Don\u2019t overpack boxes.<\/strong> Wrap fragile items separately.<\/strong> Label every box on all sides.<\/strong> Keep moving documents together in a file, either in your moving day bag or online.<\/strong> Print out a map and directions for movers and helpers.<\/strong> Back up computer files on the cloud.<\/strong>
\nDevelop a master to-do list so you won\u2019t forget something critical heading into moving day. This will also help you create an estimate of moving time and costs.<\/p>\n
\nAsk yourself how frequently you use an item and how you\u2019d feel if you no longer had it. Sort unwanted items into \"garage sale,\" \"donate,\" and \"recycle\" piles.<\/p>\n
\nIt will make your life easier when it's time to unpack.<\/p>\n
\nPrecious items such as family photos, valuable breakables, or must-haves during the move should probably stay with you. Pack a moving day bag with a small first-aid kit, snacks, and other items you may need before unpacking your \"Open First\" box.<\/p>\n
\nMany movers won\u2019t take plants or liquids. Check with them about other items so you can plan to pack them yourself.<\/p>\n
\nTry to keep the weight of each box under 50 pounds.<\/p>\n
\nIt increases the likelihood that items inside the box will break.<\/p>\n
\nPad bottoms and sides of boxes and, if necessary, purchase bubble-wrap or other packing materials from moving stores. Secure plants in boxes with air holes.<\/p>\n
\nYou never know how they\u2019ll be stacked. Also, use color-coded labels to indicate which room each box should go in, coordinating with a color-coded floor plan for the movers.<\/p>\n
\nInclude vital contact information, the driver\u2019s name, the van\u2019s license plate, and the company\u2019s number.<\/p>\n
\nMake several copies, and highlight the route. Include your cell phone number on the map.<\/p>\n
\nAlternatively, you can keep a physical backup on an external hard drive offsite.<\/p>\n