Packing Tips

Whether you hire professional movers to pack up your household items or do it yourself, here are some suggestions to make your move go more smoothly:
* Buy high-quality supplies, including moving boxes in a variety of sizes.
* Use packing paper and bubble wrap to protect items from breaking inside boxes.
* Close boxes securely with packing tape and clearly label the contents of each box with bold markers, labels, or stickers.
* Do not pack items that are flammable, corrosive, or explosive, such as gasoline, fireworks, aerosol cans, paints, pesticides, or liquid bleach.
* Hand-carry valuable items such as important documents, jewelry, collections, and family photographs to keep them secure during the move.
* Pack items in a logical order. Top national movers suggest you start with out-of-season items, followed by items you use infrequently. Don't pack the things you need on a daily basis until the last minute.