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Packing Tips

Packing the contents of your home is a big responsibility. Professional packers can pack an average house in a day or two. Since it’s unlikely you’ll be able to drop everything to devote an entire day to packing, you should allow more time—several weeks if possible. The days before the move will be full of activity, and you may decide that the cost savings of do-it-yourself packing is not worth the hassle.

If you decide to do the packing yourself, it’s important that you be familiar with the techniques which will best protect your possessions. We have prepared a booklet to share the packing methods professionals use every day.

The Right Equipment

Packing goes more smoothly if you assemble your packing material ahead of time. The following items can be purchased from Hughes RelocationAmerican Way Moving Systems:

Sturdy boxes of all sizes.
Packing tape, Tape dispenser
Bubble wrap
Packing peanuts
Packing paper
Box cutter
Broad waterproof black markers