USED THESE TRUSTED RELOCATION PACKING TIPS TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY!

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how to pack a mirror carton

  1. ​mirror cartons are for packing pictures ,glass or mirrors that could not be packed into boxes,
  2. first wrap item with paper a pad, select either 2 piece ,4 piece mirror carton .
  3. place loosley crumpled packing paper into cartons for side protection slide item in carton and band with tape 4 bands total on the carton.mark room it is going to and contents.

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how to pack a 6.0 or extra large carton

  1. the extra large carton is great for packing light weight blankets, pillows ,stuffed animals, plastic toys,this carton can also be used as a cap to make a large carton out of a 24 inch wardrobe carton if needed.again wrap items and make sure the carton is full .if not stuff with packing paper so you are pressing paper into the carton when closing the flaps.mark the carton for the room it belongs in and the contents with a large marker.

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how to pack a 4.5 or large carton

  1. these cartons are great for packing pictures ,light weight pots ,pans,blankets,clothing,linens,towels,lamps,lamp shades,plastic ware ,toys,closet items, be sure to wrap everything and refer to dish pack when packing breakables pack it in the same manor we have outlined dish packs ,lamps should be wrapped,voids filled and as always you should be pressing paper into carton as you are closing the lids.mark carton for the room it goes in and contents.

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how to pack a 3.0 or medium carton

  1. the 3.0 or medium carton is great for lighter items you could pack clothing ,blankets ,plastic ware,pots,pans,statues lamps ,lamp shades,home electronics, everything should be wrapped with paper and voids filled much like packing a dish pack pack in layers the carton should be loaded with paper at the top so when you are pressing the flaps closed you are pushing paper into the carton,mark the carton for the room it goes in and the contents with a large marker.

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how to pack a book carton

  1. book cartons are for heavy items ,books tools ,files,ect always tape at least six inches up the side of the carton.
  2. stand books on end fit as needed if the top of the carton is not full to top used crumpled news print you should be pressing paper into carton when pushing down the flaps this will insure the carton does not crush when loaded into truck.mark the room it is going to and contents with a large marker.

packing tips 

how to pack a dish pack

  1. dish packs are the most important to know how to pack this is where all of your highly breakable items will go ,have tape run up the side of the box at least six inches three bands in the center.
  2. make a loose layer of crumpled news print on the bottom of the box.
  3. wrap heavier items to be placed on lower levels wrap each piece individually and place in dish pack as if you were loading a dishwasher (plates and bowls standing cups and glasses ect upside down)
  4. fill all voids as you are loading bottom of carton then place another layer of crumpled news print over what you have packed .(if you can feel the items below you need more paper)
  5. continue placing items in the layers until you reach about four inches from the top place crumpled news print over your last layer as you are closing the box you should be pressing paper into the dish pack ,next seal it with tape three bands going at least six inches down the side of the box.
  6. we typically do not use partitions we find unprinted news print to be the best way to protect your items being packed .
  7. ​mark for the room it will be going in and the contents.