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PACKING GUIDE
Room-by-room packing tips using our professional techniques and best practices.
GENERAL PACKING RULES
📦Use smaller boxes for heavy items (books, dishes) and larger boxes for light, bulky items (pillows, linens).
🖊️Label every box on the top AND sides with the room and a brief description of contents.
🛡️Fill empty space in boxes with packing paper or clothing to prevent items from shifting.
⭐Mark your "essentials box" with a star — this has everything you'll need your first night in the new home.
📸Photograph valuable items before packing for insurance purposes.
🏋️Never exceed 50 lbs per box — your back (and our movers!) will thank you.
🍳KITCHEN
Pack dishes vertically like records — they're less likely to break
Wrap each plate individually in packing paper or bubble wrap
Use small boxes for heavy items like pots and appliances
Pack glasses upright and fill interiors with crumpled paper
Label boxes "FRAGILE" and "THIS SIDE UP"
Keep knives in a knife block or wrap blades in thick paper
🛏️BEDROOM
Leave clothes in drawers — wrap the dresser in stretch wrap
Use wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes to keep them wrinkle-free
Pack bedding in vacuum bags to save space
Disassemble bed frames and tape hardware to the frame
Label boxes by room AND contents (e.g. "Bedroom — Bedding")
Pack shoes in their original boxes or wrap in paper
🛋️LIVING ROOM
Take photos of TV/entertainment cable setups before disconnecting
Wrap TVs in moving blankets and use original boxes when possible
Remove legs from sofas and chairs for easier transport
Pack books in small boxes — heavy items need small containers
Wrap artwork in bubble wrap and mark "FRAGILE — DO NOT STACK"
Secure picture frames between pieces of foam or cardboard
🚿BATHROOM
Seal liquid bottles with plastic wrap under the cap
Pack toiletries in a clear zip bag for easy access on move day
Use towels or linens to wrap bottles and prevent leaks
Dispose of expired medications and products before packing
Keep a "first night" bag with essentials you'll need immediately
Label bathroom boxes clearly — you'll want them unpacked first
💻HOME OFFICE
Back up all files to the cloud or an external hard drive
Take photos of monitor/computer cable setups before packing
Use original boxes for electronics when possible
Label all cables and cords with tape labels or colored stickers
Pack important documents in a waterproof folder or file box
Keep this box accessible — you may need it during the move
🔧GARAGE / STORAGE
Drain all fluids from lawn equipment before moving
Bundle tools together and wrap sharp edges with cloth
Use original packaging for power tools when available
Dispose of hazardous materials (paint, chemicals) safely
Pack garden tools with tips pointing downward
Use plastic bins for garage items — they stack better than cardboard
⭐ Your "First Night" Essentials Box
Toiletries & medications
Phone charger & cables
Change of clothes
Snacks & water
Toilet paper & paper towels
Important documents
Kids' or pets' essentials
Bedding for first night
Need Help Packing?
We offer full and partial packing services — let us handle it so you don't have to!
(608) 622-7291 | team@skinnyladsmovingcompany.com