Packing Tips


Essential packing materials:

  1. •furniture pads

  2. •handtruck

  3. •dolly

  4. •packing tape

  5. •bubble wrap

  6. •crumpled newspapers or packing paper

  7. •scissors

  8. •utility knife

  9. •labels

  10. •felt-tip markers

  11. •Styrofoam "peanuts"

  12. •plenty of boxes


Pack a "first day" box with items you will need right away. Handy items include:

  1. •scissors

  2. •utility knife

  3. •local telephone book

  4. •coffee cups

  5. •tea kettle

  6. •instant coffee or tea, soft drinks

  7. •pencil and paper

  8. •soap

  9. •bath towels

  10. •trash bags

  11. •shelf liner

  12. •paper plates

  13. •snacks

  14. •toilet paper

  15. •children's toys and books