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First get rid of all excess baggage. Sift through rawers, closets and toy chests. Hold a garage sale or give away what you don’t need to charity.
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Prepare packing paper, pad for inventory and marking pens.
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You’ll need boxes or containers, heavy twine and tape.
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Mark cartons clearly as to contents and room to be put in.
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Mark cartons you want loaded last, unloaded first.
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Keep one container with cleaning supplies (broom, sponges, detergents, etc.) and load last so it can be accessed first.
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Point out and mark fragile or delicate items.
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Carry currency, jewelry and valuable papers on your person.
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Do not pack cleaning products in the same boxes as food.
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When packing dishes, wrap each dish in its own piece of packing paper.
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Purchase containers that have hanging rods for packing clothes.
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Tie furniture pieces together but be sure to insert cloth or old clothing in between the furniture pieces.
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All flammable or explosive items need special attention.
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Disengage and tightly cap Bar-B-Q gas containers.
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Empty the gasoline from lawnmower. Pack all aerosol containers in one box and mark for contents.
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The day before the move, pack an overnight bag with toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo, soap, towels, pajamas and bedding. That way at the end of the day, you won’t have to sift through boxes before you fall exhausted into bed.
