Home moving guide: How to pack a large house for moving

Home moving guide: How to pack a large house for moving Packing a large house for a move can be an intimidating job, but with proper planning and organization, you can do it rapidly and easily. Dispose of all perishable items in your refrigerator if you are moving more than an hour away. Make sure you pack larger items like platters on the bottom and smaller plates on the top. Pack medicines inside a smaller plastic box and then put into the larger box with all of the other bathroom items. Keep cleaning supplies in an open plastic crate for short distance moves, or dispose of them or give them away if you moving long distance. For extremely valuable items, you should put them to a safety deposit box or transport them in your car if you are moving long distance. Pack all the plastic containers inside single moving box and mark them "fragile". Here is a list of other items you should have:. Put cans and jars in small boxes, as they'll be heavy. For each bedroom, pack clothing according to season. The entire time you are cleaning and organizing your current home, ask your self this question: "Will I need this item in my new house, and how and where will I use it?" Organize your current home in the way you will want your new home to be organized. Next, you will need packing supplies. Pack each room, one at a time, boxing only items that belong in that room. Make sure the item cannot move around too much. Pack each bathroom into a large Rubbermaid container. For extremely fragile items, you'll want to wrap them in paper or plastic, and then put the item into a plastic container. Do not pack any flammable goods or cleaning products. In case you are using a professional moving service, let them pack your most fragile items. When you are packing these rooms your self, wrap each item individually and then use old blankets or pillows in the bottom of the boxes to supply extra cushioning. You will want to:. When you are keeping your shower curtain and bathroom rugs, wash them and pack them on top in the same box. Put folded towels in the bottom of the boxes with breakable jars. Also, be liberal with your use of bubble wrap and dividers for cups and glasses. You will be sorry later if you did not. Home moving guide: How to pack a large house for moving Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 13/05/2012