Packing & Moving Household Goods

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[edit] Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to Packing & Moving Household Goods
  2. Primary Moving Considerations
    1. Movers safety when moving
    2. Safety of the article being moved and the surfaces involved
    3. Minimizing moving time spent on each moving task
    4. Meeting moving time deadlines
    5. Minimizing Your Aggravation
    6. Minimizing Moving Costs
  3. Other Moving Considerations
  4. Packing Tips
    1. Start Packing Early
    2. Packing Table
    3. Packing Materials
      1. Newsprint Problems
      2. Box Taping
      3. Box Marking
    4. Lifting Packed Boxes
    5. Toolbox
    6. Checkbook
    7. Important Paperwork
    8. Fragile Items
    9. Plastic Containers
    10. Small Items
    11. Glassware and China
    12. Plates
    13. Oil Paintings
    14. Glass Framed Pictures, Mirrors and Flat Pieces of Glass
    15. Lamps and Shades
    16. Electronic Equipment
    17. Suitcases
    18. Dispose of Liquids
  5. Moving Tips
    1. Hazards
    2. Disassembly&Reassembly
    3. Blanket Wrap Furniture
    4. High Value Items
    5. Proper Carrying and Lifting
    6. Pets, Children and the Elderly
    7. Elevators
    8. Parking
    9. Last Minute Issues
    10. Do A Walk-Through
  6. Moving Pianos
    1. Warnings
    2. Procedures

[edit] External Links

  • Moving Answers - A great question and answer site for people who are planning to relocate.
  • Protect Your Move - Protect yourself from moving fraud - a government guide which is invaluable to people using professional movers.
  • 123Movers - Research moving companies and read moving articles that answer every question you can ever have about moving.