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When Shifting your home or relocation from one
location to another, we normally don't know how to pack our valuable goods and
the result is they get damaged while transferring. Here are the professionals
recommended Packing Moving Tips to ensure safe transfer of your goods. Before
Packing and Moving, every one should have follow some of the measures to ensure
safe and secure transfer of your goods and to enhance your new destination
value.
Packing Tips
- Keep the following most
necessary items in a single carton and make sure that it will be
loaded in last since at unload time, you may get all necessary
items at first. Items like: Boxes, Marking Pen, Bubble Wrap,
Newspaper and Tissue, Tape and scissors, Tape measure, Snacks,
Tea/ Coffee bags and any such that will be.
- Use strong boxes and containers
that can be secured tightly. Purchase special boxes for dishes,
wardrobe and other special items or confirm it with your packer.
- Pack audio-video equipment in
their original boxes (Boxes provided by manufacturers). Label
cables and tighten transit screws. If removing screws, tape them
to the objects they are removed from.
- Avoid loading more than 100
Kilograms into one box.
- Label each box and indicate the
following: (a) Which room it should go in (b) Whether 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. Save room by
using towels and blankets to wrap fragile items.
- Pack books tightly on end in
small boxes. If musty smelling, sprinkle talcum powder between the
pages and wrap the book before packing. Leave stored for a couple
of months to eliminate the smell.
- Have rugs and draperies cleaned
before moving and leave them in wrappings for the move.
Pack medicines in a leak proof container.
- Check with your local
Agriculture/ Environment department for regulations regarding
moving plants from one state to another. Many states have
restrictions on certain plants to prevent importing bugs or pests
that can destroy valuable cash crops.
- Pack as much as you can into
boxes. This will provide greater protection for your belongings
and will make loading your trailer much easier. Unusually shaped
items take up more space and make loading more difficult.
- Packing and padding your items
are keys to having a successful move. Don't skimp on packing
supplies. They are far cheaper than broken or damaged belongings.
Check for wide variety of boxes and packing supplies.
- Start packing several weeks
before your move date, taking it one room at a time. Begin with
things you use less frequently, such as books and knick knacks.
Pack each room in separate boxes and label each box with its
contents.
Reinforce the bottom of all boxes with tape. Fill each box to its
capacity, using paper or fillers to eliminate empty spaces. The
top and sides of each box shouldn't bulge, nor should they cave in
when closed.
- Pack heavy items, such as books,
in smaller boxes. Keep the weight of each box down to a manageable
level.
- Leave lightweight linens and
clothing in their drawers. Pack extra linens, pillows and stuffed
animals in large garbage bags and tape closed. Plan to use these
bags as cushions or fillers in your trailer.
- Disassemble any items you can.
Be aware of items with sharp corners or projections and keep them
from puncturing or scratching other objects.
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Pack your valuables and
essentials separately and plan on keeping these items with you. You should keep
all the Keys of old as well as new destination with you so that you don't have
to search for when you arrive at new destination, or old keys are to be
surrendered to someone else.
Moving Tips
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Make arrangements with moving
company or reserve a rental truck.
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Make travel arrangements, if
necessary, with airlines, buses, car rental agencies and hotels.
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Transfer memberships in churches,
clubs and civic organizations.
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Obtain medical and dental
records, x-rays and prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals
and transfer prescriptions.
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Set up a checking account in your
new city.
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Check into the laws and
requirements of your new city regarding home-based businesses, professional
tests, business licenses and any special laws that might be applicable to you.
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Take inventory of your belongings
before they're packed, in the event you need to file an insurance claim later.
If possible, take pictures or video tape your belongings. Record serial numbers
of electronic equipment.
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Make arrangements for
transporting pets.
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Start using up food items, so
that there is less left to pack and possibly spoil.
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Switch utility services to new
address. Inform electric, disposal, water, newspaper, magazine subscription,
telephone and cable companies of your move.
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Have appliances serviced for
moving.
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Clean rugs and clothing and have
them wrapped for moving.
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Close bank accounts and have your
funds wired to your new bank. Before closing, be sure there are no outstanding
checks or automatic payments that haven't been processed.
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Collect valuables from
safe-deposit box. Make copies of any important documents before mailing or hand
carry them to your new address.
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Check with your insurance agent
to ensure you'll be covered through your homeowner's or renter's policy during
the move.
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Defrost freezer and refrigerator.
Place deodorizer inside to control odors.
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Give a close friend or relative
your travel route and schedule so you may be reached if needed.
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Double check closets, drawers,
shelves, attic and garage to be sure they are empty.
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Carry important documents,
currency and jewelry yourself, or use registered mail.
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Carry travelers checks for quick,
available funds.
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Shop around for new insurance
policies, especially auto coverage.
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Revise your will and other legal
papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees.
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Locate the hospitals, police
stations, veterinarian and fire stations near your home.
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Dispose of flammables such as
fireworks, cleaning fluids, matches, acids, chemistry sets, aerosol cans,
ammunition, etc.
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Drain fuel from movers and other
machinery, and discard partly used cans of oil, paint, thinner, or other
substances that might leak.
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Carefully tape and place in
individual waterproof bags any jars of liquid you plan to take with you.
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Refillable tanks must be purged
and sealed by a local propane gas dealer.
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Discard non refillable tanks.
Some carriers and the military do not permit shipment of any propane tanks.
Check with your moving company first.
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Have rugs and draperies cleaned.
Leave both wrapped when they are returned from the cleaners.
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Obtain a written appraisal of
antique items to verify the value. Avoid waxing or oiling wooden antiques and
fine wood furniture prior to moving because some products may soften the wood,
making it vulnerable to imprinting from furniture pads.
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Think twice before dismantling
your outside TV antennae; a new one may cost less than moving the present one.
Third-party servicing will likely be needed before moving such items as hot
tubs, large-screen TV's, and some exercise equipment.
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Talk to your moving company about
PRE and POST move servicing of washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher,
grandfather clock, satellite dish, etc.
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