Moving
Tips
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Keep moving supplies on hand for packing: Boxes, thick pen, bubble wrap,
newspaper, tape measure, tape and scissors. • Use boxes and containers that can be closed tightly. There are boxes available for purchase for dishes, wardrobe and other special items. • Do not pack more than 50 pounds into each box. Pack heavy items in small boxes. • Fragile items like dishes, glass and mirrors should be placed vertically in a box and should be wrapped in newspaper or bubble wrap or towels or blankets. • Pack audio and video equipment in their original boxes. Tighten transit screws and label cables so you can set up your equipment easily. • If removing screws, tape them to the objects they are removed from. • Pack one room at a time. • Label each box with thick marker or on big stickers. Indicate the following: (a) Room it should go in (b) If it is fragile (c) If it should be loaded last so it will be unloaded first. • Cushion contents with packing material such as bubble wrap, newspaper or tissue. • Pack books tightly on end in small boxes. Do NOT pack all books into one box. • Keep all valuables with you. • Confine your cat to one room in your new home to help it adjust to its new surroundings. • Check with your local U.S. Department of Agriculture for regulations regarding moving plants from one state to another.
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