Don't Pack These Items

• Money, securities, valuable papers or jewelry. Keep them with you.
• Flammable items: aerosol cans, paints, gasoline, etc.
• Perishable times: frozen foods, produce, plants, etc.
• Soaps, polishes or medicines with foods.
• Kitchenware or other heavy items in boxes with dishware.

In General

• Use small boxes for heavier items; larger boxes for light weight, bulky items.
• Wrap small and/or fragile items individually.
• Stuff top, bottom and sides of boxes with paper. This helps prevent shifting, rubbing and possible breakage.
• Label the contents of every box and the room where it belongs. Group boxes together that belong in the same room. Label any boxes/items "STORAGE" that will be stored for you.

Dishware and Glasses

• Use double corrugated boxes.
• Cushion the bottom with rolled up paper.
• Wrap each piece individually.
• Bundle flatware in groups of three and wrap the bundle.
• Don't place one layer of dishware directly on top of another; separate with a layer of stuffed paper.
• Cushion the top and sides with paper to prevent shifting. The steadier the contents, the less chance of damages.

Clothing

• Put hanging clothes in wardrobe boxes.
• Place shoes in medium size boxes. Use paper to protect and keep pairs seperated.
• Place other clothes in medium size/linen size boxes.

Pictures

• Use a picture box.
• Line bottom of box with paper.
• Place picture in box, then stuff front, back and along the top with paper.
• It is sometime possible to pack more than one picture in a box.
• Packing of pictures is always required for long distance moves or moves into storage.

Lamps

• Remove lightbulbs.
• Put lampshade in separate box. Mark "FRAGILE."

Electronics

• If possible, pack in original cartons. If not, pack each item in ample amounts of bubble wrap and/or white paper.
• Code wiring with tape for easy reinstallation.
• Stereo: fasten down the tone arm and dustcover.
• Compact disk: check instructions to secure the laser.