Standard sizes

• Medium boxes for heavier items (books, kitchen items, etc).
• Large boxes for lighter items (clothes, towels, bedding, etc).
• Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes, pillows, etc. Wardrobe boxes cannot handle the weight.

Boxes should be able to be closed/sealed for stacking.

• Tape the bottom of the boxes well.
• Do not exceed 50lbs per box.
• Label every box with the room it belongs in and if fragile.
• Do not have spaces or gaps inside boxes. The box may collapse or items inside may break.

Do not mix rooms in the same box

Keep similar boxes together

Kitchen:

• Use plenty of packing paper / bubble wrap
• Wrap each dish, cup, and glass separately in packing paper / bubble wrap.
• Place packing paper over items in the box before closing the box.
• Large boxes for bulky lightweight items.
• Heavy-duty boxes for glassware and fragile items.
• Medium boxes for dishes, pots, etc..
• Empty refrigerator/freezer.
• Box pantry items.

Bedroom

• Closet

1. Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes.
2. Shoes in medium boxes.
3. Folded clothes in large boxes.

• Disassemble Bed.Place Hardware in a labeled baggie.
• Empty Desks, nightstands, and dressers into individual boxes.
• Bedding in large boxes. Pillows in wardrobe boxes.

Bathroom

1. Towels in large box
2. Bathroom supplies in medium boxes.

Living rooms

1. Remove/stack all couch/seat cushions and pillows
2. Empty bookcases, armoires, and shelves into boxes.

Garage

• Pack similar items together

1. Tools
2. Stored Items
3. Garden Equip
4. Toys

• TV’s.
• Audio.
• Mirrors.
• Artwork.
• Move all wall-mounted items to a single area.
• Save all hardware in individually labeled baggies.