subject: Packing Tips For All Kinds Of Items [print this page] While a little damage here and there is ok, it is quite possible to avoid damage when you move to your new home with the right packing skills. With just a little planning and care, it is quite easy to have everything arrive at your new home undamaged. The tips that have been given here will help you pack all types of items easily.
Large Items:
* For packing the large beds, tie the frames together with rope and tape and then label them so that you can reassemble it easily.
* Fill the drawers with your fragile items wrapped in clothes and cover it with furniture pads or blankets and then tie the rope securely.
* Remove the legs of tables, pad it and tie them together. Put the bolts and nuts in a separate bag and then tape it under the table.
* Empty the refrigerator, drain and defrost it. Clean the interiors and put the accessories in different bags. Put towels between the dishwasher sides and tape the movable parts.
* For electronics, televisions or computers, use their original boxes for packing or buy special ones.
Small Items
* For packing the smaller electronic appliances like VCR and microwave, put them in boxes and use wadded paper for cushioning.
* Pack the books in small cartons and keep each of the boxes under 30 lbs.
* Pack the hanging items like drapes and clothing using wardrobe boxes and leave the smaller ones in the drawers.
* Wrap all the fragile items with bubble wrap and use tape to secure them.
* Pack the CD sand use newspaper to cushion them.
* Stack the pans and pots and then use paper to cushion them.
* Place all the kitchen items that would be needed immediately in a separate box. Label it appropriately.
* Wrap the dishes in bubble wrap individually and do not stack them flat.
Awkward Items:
* For awkward items packing can be a little difficult. Wrap the legs and arms of chairs with bubble wrap. Place slipcovers or chair bags on the chairs.
* Loosen handlebars from the bicycles, turn them sideways, cover the pedals and chains.
* Wrap the smaller items like artwork and mirrors with newspaper and pack them in the mirror boxes. Cover the large piece using cardboard and tape them.
* Disassemble the lawn furniture and put the bolts and nuts in a separate bag.
* Roll the rugs and tie them with tape and rope.
* Place the plants in bags that have air holes and then place them in boxes.
* Wrap the sharp edges of tools and use a lot of cushioning.
* Empty the gasoline from the tanks of the lawnmowers before you pack them.
* Use medium boxes for the items in the attic and garage. Throw away items that might be combustible.
Use these simple packing tips to pack all kinds of items in an efficient way.
