Packing Tips

Decide whether you are going to pack yourself or hire movers to do the job. Some buyers opt to pack themselves to save money and then have movers load the truck. Whether you hire movers to pack or do it yourself, below are some do’s and don'ts to make your move more efficient:

* Buy quality supplies beginning with sturdy moving boxes in a variety of sizes. Have plenty of packing paper, bubble wrap, and packing tape on hand. Identify boxes with labels, stickers, or bold markers. As you pack, list contents of boxes in a notebook.
* Do not pack items that are flammable, corrosive, or explosive, such as gasoline, fireworks, aerosols, paints, pesticides, liquid bleach, paint thinner, pool chemicals, propane tanks, or Sterno.
* Hand-carry valuables or items of personal importance or sentimental value. This includes important documents, jewelry, collections, and family photographs.
* Pack in order. Top national movers suggest you start with out-of-season items. Next pack those items you use infrequently. Leave your daily needs unpacked until the last minute.

I hope you'll find these suggestions useful. My goal is to handle all the details of the transaction, so all you have to do is pack!