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Packing
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Boxes & Moving Kits

In the long run, it pays to purchase the right packing materials. Sturdy boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and packing peanuts can be purchased at moving companies and truck-rental firms. Supplement with copious amounts of crumpled paper, blankets and pillows; even clothing can serve as a buffer between breakable objects. Then, pack with a plan.

Packing techniques

• Pack one room at a time, labeling each box with a description of its contents
  and its destination (e.g., kitchen, bathroom). Be as specific as you can;
  it will make unpacking that much easier.
• Keep the weight of your boxes reasonable. If possible, put heavy items in small
  boxes to make them easier to carry.
• Don't apply tape directly to polished or painted wood finishes. Removing the tape
  could ruin the surface.
• Double-box fragile items and add plenty of cushioning.
  

What you'll need for the first night/day

When everything is packed and ready to load, make sure the items you need least
are loaded first. Again, common sense is essential when loading the truck.
Place the box containing your best china on top of the box of encyclopedias
and not vice versa.

Prepare for the first night in your new home by packing essential items in a separate bag
and carrying it with you. You may even want to prepare a simple meal that you can heat
and serve on your first night.

• For each person in the household: a change of clothes, a towel, prescription drugs,
  a toothbrush, and other personal items.
• For everyone: plastic utensils, paper plates, paper towels, plastic cups, toilet paper, toiletries, trash bags, a flashlight, first aid kit including pain relievers, pencil and paper, snacks, beverages, and re-closable plastic bags.
• Small tool kit for re-assembling items that couldn't be moved whole.

Packing with good technique and the right materials can mean an easier move and fewer