Moving Small and Large Items Successfully
Moving can often be tricky when one has to deal with large, bulky items. However packing away small, fragile items is no picnic either. The following tips should help you move both your large and small items successfully.
Packing Small Things
Packing big things may seem difficult and people may worry more about getting the large items packed appropriately and forget about packing small items the correct way. It is important to pack small items the right way to ensure that they arrive safely at your new home.
Pack any small appliances in the original box. Didn’t save that box? You can purchase small appliance boxes at retail stores or moving stores that should fit most small appliances. Make sure you wrap the appliance as well.
Books should be packed in a box securely without the box exceeding 30 pounds. Anything over that is just too heavy for lifting safely and too heavy to keep the box from breaking.
Your collectibles, such as Precious Mementos, Lladro or even baseball cards should be wrapped with plenty of padding or put back in original boxes and then packed in box with “top load” written on it so that nothing is set on top of the box, thus potentially causing damage to your items.
Kitchen dishes and china will need each piece individually wrapped with lots of padding on the bottom of each box the dishware will go in. Don’t set the dishes flat inside the box, instead put the plates on their sides and put the bowls and glasses around them.
Packing Big Items
If you are doing a self move you will need to pack your big items. A general rule of thumb is to pack the following big items in your home:
Bed or bed frame: It is best to take apart your mattress and box spring from the bed frame. Experts recommend tying the pieces of your bed frame, two at a time, together. Make sure to put labels on each piece as to where it goes when assembling the bed again.
Table: Your kitchen or dining room table may come apart. This is really helpful when moving it. Take the legs off the table and wrap with bubble wrap, pack in a box if it fits. If the legs don’t fit, tie or tape the legs to the tabletop. You can even tape the screws and bolts to the bottom of the tabletop so that you don’t lose them.
Appliances: Most people leave their stoves and dishwashers when moving, but many take their fridge. If you are moving a refrigerator, make sure you start the process well in advance. Remove all food, defrost the freezer and drain any excess water. Remove any drawers to keep them from sliding out. Once that is done, protect any blades by covering with a towel. Then wrap the fridge in blankets and tie them.
These are just some of the big items you may be moving in a do-it-yourself move. If you are moving a large item that isn’t listed here and aren’t sure how to pack it appropriately, try doing an Internet search for packing and that specific item’s name.
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