Appliances:

                          Wrap small appliances in ink-less newsprint or your kitchen towels or linens. Tape the bottom of a     
                          medium box securely and put down a layer ink-less newsprint for padding. You can pack several        
                          small appliances to a box.

                          For large appliances, make sure you check your owner's manual for any special instructions before   
                          you start to pack. Make sure the inside and outside of all appliances are clean. You can stuff the        
                          inside of some appliances, such as washing machines and dryers, with towels or linens. Tape down    
                          any parts that could come loose -- the grates on your stove, the electrical cords, etc. Wrap the           
                          appliance with furniture pads and tie securely.


Art and Collectibles:

                          Put corrugated cardboard corners on and wrap each piece in bubble wrap. Pad the bottom of a         
                          large box with crumpled ink-less newsprint. Give the items plenty of space, and make sure you add     
                          lots of packing material on the sides, between items and on top. Remember to label the box                
                          "fragile."  

Books:

                          Use only small boxes for books -- they get very heavy, very fast. You can use small paperbacks to     
                          fill the sides of the box if there is extra space.  

Clothing:

                          This is where wardrobe boxes come in handy. You can move clothing on hangers straight from your  
                          closet to the wardrobe boxes. Clothing in drawers should be packed in suitcases or boxes.

Electronic Equipment:

                          Ideally, you should pack electronic equipment such as stereos, TVs and computers in their original    
                          boxes with their original packing material. If this is unavailable, wrap the equipment in plastic bags.      
                          Wrap each piece in bubble wrap and pack in a heavy duty TV Box (25" x 25" x 25" DW).

Furniture:

                          If you can take your furniture apart in any way to make it easier to move, make sure you put all          
                          nuts, bolts and screws in a small zip-lock bag and tape the bag to the furniture. Tape drawers shut     
                          where necessary. Wrap exposed legs (on tables and chairs) in bubble wrap or ink-less newsprint.       
                          Wrap in  furniture pads and tie securely.

Kitchenware:

                          Wrap breakable items in bubble wrap or ink-less newsprint. Put layers of bubble wrap between each  
                          plate or bowl. Fill the top bowl with crumpled ink-less newsprint. Make sure you put the heavier items  
                          on the bottom of the box. Wrap nonbreakable items in ink-less newsprint before packing in a box        
                          Use cell packs to separate              
                          delicate items. Make sure you pack all the items you'll need for your first few days in you new home   
                          in one box, and label it prominently. You can only eat take-out for so long.

Mirrors and Framed Art:

                          Tape an X of masking tape across mirrors and paintings framed with glass. Wrap each item in            
                          bubble wrap. You can use our shipping cartons for these pieces. Make sure you label everything        
                          fragile.
Packing Tips
Moving Boxes and Supplies
Moving Boxes and Supplies