World Moving & Storage Packing Tips
All
loose belongings need to be
in boxes.You
can do this yourself, pay the
mover
to do it all for you, or have
the mover
do partial packing. (for
example,pack
only fragile
items).Remember,in terms
of insurance coverage, the
mover is
only responsible for damage
to items
inside boxes he packed,
unless there
is a result of the
move.
Recycled
boxes are available free from
local
stores,but they should all be
clean,
strong and able to
close.(during your
move, the boxes will be
stacked on top
of each other.) You can
purchase new
boxes from World Moving & Storage.
Some available
are double corrugated for
extra strength
and come in special sizes to
make it
easier to pack.
It
is important to know how many
boxes
your move will require, both
in terms
of obtaining them and
budgeting your
time. Use the chart below to
help you
get an idea.(keep in mind,
however,
that the longer you've lived
in your
home, the more stuff you will
have accumulated.)
Estimate
how many boxes you
need.
Most
people don't realize how much
they have
accumulated over the years
until the
truck is loaded.
| Type
of dwelling
Approx. |
No.
of
Boxes |
| Studio |
10
- 20 |
| 1
bedroom
Apartment |
20
- 35 |
| 2
bedroom Apartment
|
25
- 40 |
| 2
bedroom House
|
25
- 45 |
| 3
bedroom
House |
30
- 55 |
| 4
bedroom
House |
40
- 65 |
Other
Materials
Tape:
Every box needs to be
taped, top
and bottom, with 2 -
2.5 inch
gummed or masking tape
to give
it additional strength
and prevent
opening. You will need
approximately
one roll of tape for
every 15
to 20 boxes. You can
buy the tape
from hardware store or
from
World Moving & Storage.
Wrapping
paper:
Ordinary newspaper
will do fine for this
purpose,
but be careful because
the print
will run. For items you
want to
keep clean you ca buy
unprinted
white packing paper
from
World Moving & Storage.
Blankets:
Furniture should be
wrapped in
blankets for its
protection. Leave
this job to the movers.
They will
provide the use of
blankets free
of charge.
Original
Packing:
Whenever it's
available, use the
original packing
material for your
electronic items.(stereo,
computer,etc.)
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