Packing Tips...

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Packing is one of the most crucial elements in protecting your belongings during the move to your new home or office. McKendree Moving & Storage offers full or partial packing as well as unpacking and disposal of all empty boxes. Our experience in packing and moving customers has shown that the quality of packing and of packing supplies used is an integral part of a successful move. Whether you don’t have the time to pack all of your own items or just want to leave it to the professionals, you can trust McKendree Moving & Storage to pack your home or office with the same premium quality service we're known for on moves. Our highly skilled, trained team will wrap your valued possessions in packing paper, paper pads, or bubble wrap before carefully placing each item in the appropriately sized box. Each box will be labeled by room and contents for easy identification and efficient unpacking.

Self Packing Tips

Cushion the bottom of the box with crumbled paper or bubble wrap. Wrap each piece individually, newspaper or unprinted soft paper is ideal for this purpose. Bundle flatware in-groups of three and wrap each bundle. Place a few layers of paper between each piece of china. Cushion the top and sides with paper to prevent shifting. When you shake the box, you should not hear anything move. Empty dresser drawers of all breakable items, however, you can leave clothing in drawers. Put hanging clothes in wardrobe boxes, use the bottom of the wardrobe boxes for shoes clothes, pillows, and linens can also be packed in heavy duty trash bags. Box small pictures; wrap and tape large pictures with cardboard or blankets. Wherever possible, pack electronics in the original cartons. If the original boxes are not available to you, pack the items using bubble wrap and make sure that it is packed in the correct sized box.  Remove all CDs and DVDs. Personal computer: Empty gasoline from lawn mowers and other types of equipment. Defrost refrigerators and freezers one week prior to move day. Tape yard tools together in bundles of five. Separate items that may possibly be staying (excess paints, etc.) Disconnect propane tank from any gas grills; insurance rules does not allow us to transport hazardous materials. Money, securities, valuable papers or jewelry. Keep these items with you at all times. Alternatively, you may prefer to leave these items in a security deposit box at the bank. Flammable items such as aerosol cans, paint, gasoline, etc. Perishable items such is frozen foods, produce plants, etc. Tape the bottom of every box, and tape the top closed to tightly when the box is full. Run one strip of tape along each side and two strips down the center. (If the box is still not strong enough, apply more tape to the sides.)Use small boxes for heavier items (books, magazines) and larger boxes for light-weight bulky items (linens, pillows). Wrap small/or fragile items individually. Stuff the top, bottom and sides of boxes with paper. This prevents shifting, rubbing, and possible breakage. Pack boxes completely full. This prevents them from being crushed when they are stacked. Stuff boxes with fragile items with crumbled paper. Do not pack items too tightly, however when you shake the box the contents should not move.  For your ease, number each box and make a list of what is in each one. This will make the unpacking process much smoother. You may want to make a note on the box as to which room each belongs.