PACKING TIPS
Appliances:

                            Wrap small appliances in inkless newsprint or your kitchen towels or linens. Tape the bottom of a              
                             medium box securely and put down a layer inkless 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 burners on your stove, the electrical cords, etc. Wrap the appliance with        
                             furniture pads and tie securely.


Art and Collectibles:

                            Put Corrugated Corners on and wrap each piece in bubble wrap. Pad the bottom of a large box with          
                             crumpled inkless 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 pack and pack in our 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 inkless newsprint. Wrap in            
                             furniture pads and tie securely.

Kitchenware:

                            Wrap breakable items in bubble wrap or inkless newsprint. Put layers of bubble wrap between each          
                             plate or bowl. Fill the top bowl with crumpled inkless newsprint. Make sure you put the heavier items on     
                             the bottom of the box.

                            Wrap nonbreakable items in inkless 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.
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