Packing List

Tips to make your move a little easier

Packing Tips

• Gather boxes in all sizes from friends, neighbors and stores
• Collect cushioning material such as bubble wrap, Styrofoam pellets, furniture pads, old blankets, tissue paper, newspapers and small towels to use as padding inside boxes.
• Create “portable packing kit” with marking pens, a tape measure, twine, packing tape and scissors. Carry it with you as you pack up items around your house.
• Reinforce the bottom of boxes with extra tape for added strength.
• Lable each box with the name aof the room in your new home where it should be placed
• List the contents of the box on the side of it.
• Number the boxes and keep a list of which boxes go in which room in your new home
• Lablee boxes containing fragile items with large red lettering
• Place china in plastic bags and stack plates upright on their side, not flat
• Pack your TV, stereo and computer in their original boxes whnever possible
• Keep boxes 50 pounds or less.
• Pack heavy items into their own smaller boxes and place light items together into larger boxes.
• Don’t move flammable, combustible, corrosive or explosive items such as paint, gasoline and ammunition.
• Pack a bag of personal items you’ll need during the move (change of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps, food and drinks).

General moving tips

• Disconnect and bundle cords on television and stereo components. Label each cord with masking tape and a description of where to connect it.
• Plan and measure where your furniture will be placed in your new home. It’s helpful to draw a layout of your new home and sketch in the major furniture pieces.
• To save time on moving day, move your boxes from the basement, upstairs or attic to the main floor prior to your move date. Consider carrying items from the back yard to the front yard or garage ahead of time.
• Keep your phone connected through moving day to stay in touch with friends, family and the moving company

Packing List by room

KITCHEN

• Cupboards
• Closets
• Drawers
• Box numbers for kitchen________________________________________

DINING ROOM

• China cabinet or hutch
• Light fixture and lamps
• Furniture: table and chairs
• Box numbers for dining room_____________________________________

LIVING ROOM

• Bookcases and contents
• Entertainment center and contents: stereo, TV, CD’s, video tapes, DVD’s, and so on.
• Knickknacks and artwork
• Lamps
• Furniture: couch, chairs and tables
• Box numbers for living room________________________________________

FAMILY ROOM

• Entertainment center and contents: stereo, TV, CD’s, DVD’s and so on
• Knickknacks and artwork
• Furniture: couch, chairs, tables
• Lamps
• Box numbers for family room_____________________________________

MASTER BEDROOM

• Closet
• Dresser and contents
• Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands and desk
• Box numbers for master bedroom___________________________________

BEDROOM #1

• Closet
• Dressers and contents
• Furniture: bed, dressers, nightstands and desk
• Box numbers for bedroom #1_____________________________________

BEDROOM #2

• Closet
• Dressers and contents
• Furniture: bed, dressers, nightstands and desk
• Box numbers for bedroom #2_____________________________________

BEDROOM #3

• Closet
• Dressers and contents
• Furniture: bed, dressers, nightstands and desk
• Box numbers for bedroom #3_____________________________________

STUDY/OFFICE

• Computer equipment: CPU, monitor, printer and other peripherals
• Desk and contents
• Bookshelves and contents
• File cabinets and contents
• Box numbers for study/office________________________________________

BATHROOM

• Cupboards and contents
• Linens and towels
• Knickknacks and wall hangings
• Box numbers for bathroom________________________________________

ATTIC

• Trunks
• Boxes
• Box numbers for attic________________________________________

GARAGE

• Yard equipment and garden tools
• Home maintenance equipment and tools
• Box numbers for garage________________________________________

BASEMENT

• Cupboards and shelves
• Box numbers for basement________________________________________