| Packing for a big move can be a hassle, but these tips | | | | · Wrap furniture with furniture pads or bubble wrap. |
| from an Atlanta moving company can help you get | | | | · Remove legs from all furniture, if possible. |
| organized. | | | | · Place sofa cushions and pillows in bags. |
| Recommended Supplies | | | | · When possible put things such as computers, |
| Some basic supplies you will need to begin packing are | | | | printers and other electronics in their original boxes. |
| boxes, box tape/tape, bubble wrap, newspaper or | | | | · Color code or label wiring for ease reconnection. |
| wrapping paper, scissors/pocket knife, tool kit, | | | | Tape electrical plugs to the back of the item to |
| sandwich bags (to hold furniture/appliance hardware) | | | | prevent damage. Wrap each piece in bubble wrap. |
| and markers. | | | | · Wrap breakables in bubble wrap and use news |
| How to Pack | | | | papers as fillers in the box. |
| · When packing you want to pack as much as you | | | | · Pack bulbs and shades in sturdy cartons and label |
| can into your boxes to help protect our items. This | | | | the box "fragile". |
| allows less room for your things to move around and | | | | Organizing and Storing Items |
| means less damage. | | | | Moving is a great time to declutter. Remove clothing, |
| · It is also good to start packing a couple of weeks | | | | shoes or items you have not used in a long time or not |
| prior to your move date. You should pack one room at | | | | at all. If items are broken or do not fit, they can be |
| a time. Begin with things that you do not use very | | | | given away or thrown out. After you have sorted |
| often, such as, books and knick-knacks. | | | | through your belongings and decided what you are |
| · Pack each room in separate boxes and label each | | | | going to keep, take inventory of what you have. |
| box with its contents. | | | | Although these tips from Atlanta Movers make take a |
| · Reinforce the bottom of all boxes with packaging | | | | little bit more time than just throwing everything into a |
| tape. Use paper as fillers to eliminate empty space. | | | | box, they will reduce the chance of damaging your |
| · Leave light weight items such as linens and clothing | | | | belongs and will save you time getting settled into your |
| in drawers. | | | | new home. Preparation pays off! |
| · Disassemble any items you can. | | | | |