PACKING TIPS FOR MOVING

Did you know the more you pack the more you save?  But doing so can create a lot of stress and when you think about it, who needs more of that? That's why Apex Moving and Storage put together this list of things for you to consider so you don't miss a single thing.

What you're going to need: Packing Materials 
Sturdy boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap and packing peanuts can all be purchased from Apex Moving and Storage. 

Just a word about things you can't move
Here is a partial list of common household items Apex will NOT ship:

Acid Aerosols Ammonia Ammunition Batteries Car batteries Charcoal Charcoal lighter fluid

Chemistry sets Cleaning fluid Cooking fuel (Sterno) Fertilizer Fireworks Frozen foods Gasoline Kerosene

Lamp oil Liquid bleach Loaded weapons Matches Motor oil Nail polish remover Open foods Paints

Paint thinner Pesticides Plants Poisons Pool chemicals Produce Propane tanks Weed killer

What you will need in the way of tools and materials

• Razor, knife and/or scissors
• Dark, water-resistant marker
• Packing tape
• Styrofoam peanuts
• Labels (can include fragile, load first, load last, do not load)

One room at a time
It’s more efficient and less stressful if you pack one room at a time. Be sure and label each box appropriately (on top and side) with a description  and perhaps more importantly, a destination. Whose room or what room does it belong to? Boxes containing breakable or sentimental items should always be labeled as “Fragile”. Keep a detailed list of what items are packed in each box to make unpacking easier.

Consider a staging area
If you have the space, you'll start to feel better if you can empty each room. It helps to make you feel like you're making progess and speeds up moving day considerably.  If you can, put the contents of your rooms in a central staging area.  This assures that rooms are empty and clean and ready for the next family.  A large rec room or garage are great places to store things temporarily.  The more you have in the garage, the better.  It's faster, less stressful and can save you a lot of time and money. NOTE: It's the little things that aren't packed that are found behind furniture, etc. that collect and take up precious time to gather and clean up after. 

Empty all drawers of breakable items or anything that might spill
Also, it’s a good idea to put all furniture knobs, feet, screws, etc. in one container so they won't get lost or damaged.

Flammable/heat-sensitive
Do not pack flammable goods or heat-sensitive items like candles, records, audio and video tapes, computer disks, propane tanks, aerosol cans, oil based paints and certain cleaning fluids.

A little TLC
Wrap each item individually and always place a layer of crushed paper in the bottom of the box or carton for cushioning. Fill empty spaces with additional crushed paper. When wrapping glasses, carefully put paper in the glass as well.

Will you be storing anything?
If so, make sure your boxes are firmly packed with the heavier items on bottom. It’s a smart idea to pack according to the season(s) which your things will be in storage and mark the boxes appropriately.

A note from the chiropractor
Put heavy items in small boxes so they're easier to carry and remember to lift with your legs and not your back.

When packing the truck
Make sure the items you need first are loaded last (e.g., kitchen items, telephone and radio). Use common sense, keep in mind the size, sturdiness and weight of your boxes.

It pays to plan ahead
Pack a separate bag with toiletries, a change of clothes, etc., for the first couple of days after your move.

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