I can see clearly now... Label each box to easily identify contents

Location, Location, Location... Place frequently used items near the door

Keep it light... Pack boxes to weigh less than 50 pounds

Be Prepared... Gather all of your supplies before you start, that way you don’t have to stop to get more

Make Room...Businesses can install shelves for easy asscess and space saving

How to pack:

Bedding, Clothing, Curtains, Drapes & Linens

• Clothing, curtains and drapes should be stored on hangers. If hanging facilities are not available, such item should be carefully folded and stores in dresser drawers or cedar chests along with bedding and linen
• Avoid storing anything that will attract rodents!

Dishes and Glassware

• Place a layer of packing inside the bottom and top of the cartons containing glassware
• All glass items should be individually wrapped
• Nest cups and bowls
• Stand plates, saucers and platters on edge
• Wrapped glasses should be placed toward the top of the carton

• Thoroughly clean and dry all appliances
• Store refrigerators/freezers slightly open

Lamps

• Wrap large lamp bases in padding
• Wrap smaller lamps and place them in cartons
• Pack delicate lamp shades separately
• DO NOT use newsprint to wrap lamp shades or any other goods which may be damaged by ink stains
• DO NOT store heavy items atop cartons containing lamps or lamp shades

• Store on edge, NOT flat

• Clean and wipe metal tools with a rag containing machine oil to retard rust
• Clean, lightly oil and tie into bundles all long-handed tools such as rakes, shovels and hoes

• Pack books flat to protect their spines
• DO NOT overload
• DO NOT pack fragile items in the same box with books