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PACKING TIPS

Packing Materials Use materials that are correct for the job. Used cartons from a local store won't protect your possessions the way they should. Texas Moving Co. has a full range of the supplies that you'll need.	Packing Station Set up a packing area. Gather materials such as 2" wide tape, cartons, markers for labeling, unprinted white paper, scissors, and newspaper. Use the unprinted paper for inner wrapping and use newspaper for cushioning or as outer wrapping (it tends to leave ink marks).
Weight Limit To make handling easier, try to limit each carton to a maximum weight of 50 pounds when fully packed. Choose small cartons and corrugated boxes rather than heavy trunks and wooden boxes.	Pack First Out of season items or those that you use infrequently should be packed first.
Valuable Items Jewelry, cash, coins, personal papers, and other valuable items should not be packed and should remain in your possession at all times.	Layers Begin by layering the bottom of your carton with two or three inches of crumpled paper. Put heavier things on the bottom and the lighter items on top. Between each layer, put a supporting base of crumpled paper or sheets of cardboard.
Overpacking Don't overcrowd boxes. Professionals pack boxes so that each article will cushion another. The top of the box should close with light pressure.	Underpacking Avoid underpacking a carton. When a carton is underpacked, the contents will shift in the box and this may cause damage. If you have an underpacked carton, make sure to fill in the empty spaces with crumpled paper.
Marking Write the contents of each box on the outside. Be specific. Mark the short side of each box with the room the box belongs in. Since cartons are stacked, the top markings may not be visible.	Silver To protect silverware from tarnish, wrap each piece in paper. If you have a silver chest, fill the spaces in the chest with paper and wrap the chest with a large towel.
Dishes Stack dishes on edge. Fill all empty spaces with wadded paper. Stand shallow bowls on edge. Nestle the deeper bowls Together and put them upside down on their rims.	Mirrors and Pictures Mirrors and pictures require special handling and cartons designed for them. These special cartons are available from Texas Moving Co.
Dresser Drawers In most cases, you can leave your clothes in the drawers. Anything breakable, spillable, or that could damage other items should be emptied from drawers	Fragile items Wrap fragile articles such as china, crystal, and figurines using at least three layers of paper per item. Wrap each one firmly, but loosely enough to provide a cushioning effect. On smaller items, use colored wrapping paper to draw Attention to them when you are unpacking. Mark the carton "FRAGILE".
Lamps Wrap lamp bases after removing the light bulb and any hardware that may cause damage. Wrap lamp shades in paper or with a pillow case (do not use newspaper because the print will mark the shade). Line the bottom of the box with crumpled paper and leave two inches of empty space between the sides of the carton and the lamp shade. Pack lamp shades in separate cartons.	Dangerous Items Don't pack paint, turpentine, pressurized cans, or any flammable liquid or article. The law forbids movers to carry them. If you pack them and they cause a fire, you are liable. It's too great a risk, so throw or give away anything that could cause a hazard.
Call Five Star Moving As moving day approaches, you may find that you haven't had as much time to devote to packing as you hoped. Call your move consultant several days in advance of your move. Five Star Moving can arrange to provide you with packing assistance.

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