boxing

Finding Boxes

Finding good boxes is not as easy as it used to be, as most packages are crushed in stores’ crushers. However, I have found a few stores that still save their boxes. You can buy boxes at a moving company, Staples, and a few shipping companies. Do not try to package your things in a lightbox, as the bottom may fall out. I put a lot of plastic packaging around breakables or newspapers. To make your boxes sturdy, put more packaging tape on them.

Write Down The Room From Which The Items Came.

Writing down the room where the items should be placed saves you a lot of time when setting up your new home. You can put the things marked in the living room in the living room and continue with all the rooms. If you use your head, moving items around a third time is unnecessary.

Furniture

Wrap up all your furniture with moving blankets so it is not scratched when it arrives at your new location. Take the drawers out of your chest of drawers when you are moving them, as this will lighten your load considerably. Remove mirrors from items and take the legs off your furniture so you will not have a broken leg on a valuable piece. Be careful not to pack your items too closely as they may move around, and something might be ruined. Tie things in place if at all possible.

Beds And Frames

Moving beds up and down steps can be a nightmare, especially if you have pie steps. You have to be able to perform miracles to get the bed lifted just right around the pie steps. It will take several attempts if you have a queen—or king-size bed. Wrap it well with blankets so it does not get stained or torn in transit.

Dishes, Glasses, Breakables, And Kitchen Gadgets

I wouldn’t say I like wrapping up dishes, but I ensure they are perfect before I move them. It is a good idea to place a paper plate between your words to cushion them and prevent them from getting scratched or chipped. I also put newspapers around the edges of the box they are in. Put large kitchen gadgets in packs of their own. Wrap up your glasses at the top and have several layers of paper around the stems so they will not get broken off. Wrap figurines and other breakable items with several bubble wrap or newspaper layers.

Large Appliances

Ensure they are secured and tied well in your truck so they do not lean over the edge when you turn a corner and get dented. I once saw a refrigerator fall out of a truck, which was dented all over.

Lawn Mowers And Snow Blowers

Make sure you have them fastened securely in your truck. I once saw a snow blower fall on the Hi-Way as they did not have the tailgate latched securely. Be extra careful when you box up and move anything to a new location.