• Label contents on the outside of each box and indicate where it will go in your new home.
• Write FRAGILE in large, legible letters on boxes that contain breakable and/or valuable items.
• Pack all breakables and liquids separately.
• Seal all medicines and other containers to prevent leaking and move them in leak-proof bags or containers.
• To conserve space, fill drawers with light items such as shirts, underwear, blankets, pillowcases, etc.
• Transport your plants and pets personally, if possible. Make sure pets are kept in a well-ventilated cage.
• Hard-to-replace or extremely valuable items such as jewelry, documents or artwork should also remain under your personal supervision.
• Designate on drawer of a dresser for sheets and towels so that you won't have to rummage through boxes for these eseentials the first night in your new home.
• Pack your current phone boook to take with you. You may need to make calls to residents or businesses back in your former hometown.
• Remove bulbs before packing your lamps.