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The Art of Packing
You may well laugh, but packing, (and more to the point, unpacking),
can bring tears to your eyes.
It's the bit everyone dreads and can turn
a move into a nightmare if not done properly. So if you don't fancy
going insane trying to find that blasted bottle-opener, take a minute to
read HouseWeb's Packing Tips!
Before...
- Plan your move in advance. An extra box from every supermarket trip over time
will save you a lot of hassle later on.
- Do yourself a favour and throw out all the accumulated junk that you know will never be of use!
- Collect packing materials early. Ask your friends to save you anything of use.
(If using a Removal Firm, they will often supply you with containers). Keep hold of that stack of
newspapers too.
- Try to pack non-essential items in advance to prevent a nervous breakdown on the week of the move!
During...
- Clearly label all boxes (and carpets), stating which room they should go to.
- Spread the weight of heavy items over several boxes.
- Avoid a slipped disc... keep the weight of boxes to a minimum.
- Make sure the boxes are easy to carry and the tops are secured.
- Use bubble wrap and newspaper to wrap fragile items.
- Disconnect appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers in advance.
- Defrost freezers so they are clear of ice on the day of the move.
- Don't pop the bubble wrap! (Oh alright, but just a few!).
- State which boxes contain fragile items for the benefit of the removal company.
- Take apart large items (e.g. tables) as much as possible.
- Pack a seperate "emergency" box with things you'll need on the day before the move.
After...
- Open that bottle of Champagne.
- Send in any left-over bubble wrap to HouseWeb :)
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