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If you're packing yourself, you'll need sturdy boxes in a variety of sizes, as well as lots of newspaper, bubble wrap, packing tape and bold magic markers. Stereo equipment and electronics should be replaced in their original packaging, if possible. Each carton should weigh no more than 50 pounds.
Assign a number to every room of your new home and label boxes with the number of the room in which they belong. Tape a number to the door of each room, so movers deposit boxes in the correct location. Also label each carton with a separate, unique number that corresponds with a numbered list detailing its contents, so finding specific items is a snap. Check boxes off on your list as they are unloaded from the truck to be sure nothing is left behind.
Movers are prohibited from moving certain items, such as aerosols, loaded guns and even nail polish remover. And you may want to personally carry certain valuables, such as important documents, jewelry and family photographs. Remember to reserve a few empty cartons for those all-important last-minute items like toiletries, bed linens, aspirin and coffee.
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