Packing 101

• Pack ahead of time and in small increments.
• List high-value items on the special form provided. All items worth more than $100 per pound or $2,000 total are considered high-value.
• Use sturdy boxes with lids that can be completely sealed.
• Indicate each carton’s contents and the room in which it should be placed in your new home.
• Pack heavier items on the bottom and lighter ones on top. Use soft cushioning material to protect fragile items and prevent shifting.
• Use smaller cartons for heavier items, such as books, and larger cartons for light and bulky objects, such as pillows and quilts.
• Pack delicate glassware and fragile items individually. Pack dishes on their edges, not flat in the carton. (We can supply the appropriate packing materials.)
• Mark as FRAGILE all mirrors, antiques, and large, odd-shaped items that require crating.
• Pack cartons until they are full – don’t leave extra space.
• Drain and dry waterbeds. Use moisture-absorbent crystals to help prevent mildew.
• Clean, dry, and disconnect major appliances.
• Look under beds, couches, and other furniture on legs for anything you may have overlooked.
• Seal cartons with “Packed by Owner” tape, or mark cartons “PBO.”
• Don’t try to do everything yourself. Twin Oaks packers are fast, efficient, and careful, and have completed extensive training to ensure a painless packing experience.