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