Tip#1
Make packing easier by planning ahead: Gather up plenty of sturdy corrugated 2, 4, 5, & 6 cube cartons. Standard size
cartons make handling and storing easier. Packing paper, bubble wrap, packing tape and marking pens will be needed.
Tip#2
Boxes that are tightly sealed with packing tape will keep out dust, strengthen the carton, and help in stacking
Tip#3
Pack as much as you can in each box. Fill boxes tightly, but take care to neither overpack nor underpack.(Bulging
cartons tip when stacked, while half full cartons tend to collaps) Use wadded up packing paper or styrofoam popcorn to
fill empty space.
Tip#4
Pack heavy items like books and tools in 2 cube cartons. Limit weight to 45lbs for ease of handling.
Tip#5
Label cartons on all size for ease of identification. Mark all fragile cartons, and place them on top of heavier cartons.
Tip#6
Pack dishes in china cartons. These are heavier cardboard. Use lots of packing paper, and styro fill. Wrap each piece
seperately. Plates are best stacked on edge.
Store items you'll need most often at the front of unit. When you pack your unit, create a center aisle for access to all
items, If you're storing tables, and other furniture, remove legs, and store table tops and sofas on end to save space. Old
photos tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place them between two pieces of cardboard. Drain gas and oil from
items with small engines. NEVER STORE FOOD. Use trash cans to store rakes and shovels. NEVER STORE
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. Stack furniture top to top, with a pad in between to save space.Pack blankets and clothing in a
Wardrobe Carton. Whenever possible cover furniture with pads. Store Mattresses with a cover on and flat on level
surfaces. Always pack your unit as high as possible, leave yourself extra space for unexpected sorting and unpacking
for those need to find items that arise.
Make packing easier by planning ahead: Gather up plenty of sturdy corrugated 2, 4, 5, & 6 cube cartons. Standard size
cartons make handling and storing easier. Packing paper, bubble wrap, packing tape and marking pens will be needed.
Tip#2
Boxes that are tightly sealed with packing tape will keep out dust, strengthen the carton, and help in stacking
Tip#3
Pack as much as you can in each box. Fill boxes tightly, but take care to neither overpack nor underpack.(Bulging
cartons tip when stacked, while half full cartons tend to collaps) Use wadded up packing paper or styrofoam popcorn to
fill empty space.
Tip#4
Pack heavy items like books and tools in 2 cube cartons. Limit weight to 45lbs for ease of handling.
Tip#5
Label cartons on all size for ease of identification. Mark all fragile cartons, and place them on top of heavier cartons.
Tip#6
Pack dishes in china cartons. These are heavier cardboard. Use lots of packing paper, and styro fill. Wrap each piece
seperately. Plates are best stacked on edge.
Store items you'll need most often at the front of unit. When you pack your unit, create a center aisle for access to all
items, If you're storing tables, and other furniture, remove legs, and store table tops and sofas on end to save space. Old
photos tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place them between two pieces of cardboard. Drain gas and oil from
items with small engines. NEVER STORE FOOD. Use trash cans to store rakes and shovels. NEVER STORE
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. Stack furniture top to top, with a pad in between to save space.Pack blankets and clothing in a
Wardrobe Carton. Whenever possible cover furniture with pads. Store Mattresses with a cover on and flat on level
surfaces. Always pack your unit as high as possible, leave yourself extra space for unexpected sorting and unpacking
for those need to find items that arise.
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