Moving Tip #5: Use “Packing” Tape to Pack Boxes...

Jan 10, 2017 by

Use “Packing” Tape for packing boxes. It may seem like common sense, but many people use the wrong types of tape that are not designed for sealing cardboard boxes. The wrong tape can rip or not stick to the box. Packing tape is available for purchase in office supply stores, moving companies, and self storage facilities, and pack and ship companies as well as online. Standard rolls are 55 yards or 110 yards. Usually available in Tan or clear. Tape is used up pretty quickly. So get plenty. You may want to invest in a tape gun or a simple tape ring with a serrated edge. It makes cutting the tape much quicker. Do NOT use these types of tape to seal moving boxes: Masking tape Duct tape Painters tape (green or blue) Electrical...

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Moving Tip #4: Mark Essential Items Box as “OPEN FIRST LOAD LAST”...

Jan 9, 2017 by

Whether you are moving Locally, Long Distance, or Internationally you will want access to some items as soon as you arrive at your new home. Mark the box: “OPEN FIRST LOAD LAST” You can mark this in large letters on all sides. You may want to use a brightly colored tape to distinguish it from other boxes.  You can also mention the importance of the box  to the crew. A great place to leave the box is on a kitchen counter. This way it wont be mixed in with other boxes. A similar box is a hardware box. Some companies use a “PARTS BOX” which is prominently marked and also loaded last and comes off first at the destination. This is done especially when moving long distance or internationally. This contains ALL the hardware...

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Moving Tip #3: Fill Moving Boxes Completely...

Mar 3, 2016 by

Slightly overfill moving boxes with packing material when sealing shut. A box not completely filled will crush when stacked. Contents may shift if not packed...

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Moving Tip #2: Pack Plates on Edge...

Mar 2, 2016 by

If packing your own china and dishes, wrap each plate in unprinted newsprint (or bubblewrap) and stand on edge in a heavy duty box. This is safer than laying them...

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How to pack mirrors or small pictures for moving...

May 18, 2014 by

Packing pictures, mirrors, posters or any other framed or flat item can be challenging for the non professional packer. Remember if you are using professional movers, any box that you pack will be marked on the inventory as PBO (Packed By Owner). If there is no visible damage on the outside of the box any mover’s insurance company will reject the claim. Even if you hired another professional mover or the items are brand new in the box, the insurance company will can claim that the item could have been improperly packed or broken beforehand. So for high value items it may make sense to have the mover pack these items. If the pictures are smaller sized they can be packed in a 1.5 small, 3.0 medium, 4.5 large box, or 6.0 extra large...

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