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Prepare
a moving survival kit
Moving is often a matter of survival
of the fittest-or most prepared!
For both local and international movers, below are
some essential items to pack.
Keep
these items with you; don't send them with the movers.
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Prescriptions -Papers and keys for the new home
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Clothing
-First Aid kit -Tool kit -Pet supplies
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Flashlight/batteries
-Toiletries -Can Opener
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Favorite
toys/games for each child
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Hardware
for disassembled items
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Maps
-Important phone numbers
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Household
inventory and moving papers
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Moving
and travel papers and reciepts
Packing
When considering packing, you may
pack yourself or have professionals
perform the task for you. Obviously, professional
packing by moving companies are the best, but
if you prefer to pack yourself or need to save
money, here are some tips:
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Wrap dishes separately. Nest cups and bowls(you
may want to put
tissue or bubble wrap between each item), stand
plates, saucers and
platters on edge.
- Don't
forget you need to bring items down from the attic
and in from
the shed for the movers (also, don't forget to mention
these areas when
asking for estimates.)
- Have
major appliances disconnected before the movers
arrive. They
cannot do it for you. -Defrost, clean, dry and deodorize
all appliances.
- Pad
small appliances in paper or bubble wrap and pack
in cartons.
- Secure
moveable parts on appliances and stereo equipment
with tape or
blocks. -Pack lampshades in separate cartons and
mark as such.
- Pack
heavy items, (such as books) in small boxes, lightweight
items(such as linens) in large boxes. -Use drawers
or wardrobe boxes to move clothing.
Protect the contents with tissue or bubble wrap.
-Keep all hardware from
disassembled items together. Have tools handy for
reassembly.
- Drain
garden hoses, coil and connect ends. Tie or tape
garden tools together. -Drain gasoline or other
fuels from all equipment.
- Label
cartons with contents and assigned room.
- Tack
up room names in new home on delivery day.
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Be
sure boxed items are well padded and fit snugly.
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Seal
cartons securely with packing(not masking) tape.
Use proper packing materials
Heavy-duty, reinforced boxes are
available from Crown Relocations Inc. Once you have
determined what items are being moved, we can
advise you on which boxes and how many will accomodate
your needs. We deliver your box order for free
(on orders over $50. Chicago/$75.Suburbs), and
we'll buy back any unused, unassembled boxes,
so be sure to order enough! Order online, by phone
or by fax.
Used boxes may prove costly in the long run because:
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They lack reinforcement and crush easily
- Odd
sizes and shapes make loading difficult which adds
to labor costs. They are often difficult to seal
securely and NEVER: -Pack heavy and fragile items
together
- Use
newspaper to wrap china, lampshades or clothing(it
smudges!)
Choose
the best when it comes to Movers, International Movers,
and Moving Companies, Choose Crown Relocations Inc.
Crown
Relocations Inc.
1880 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: 773-296-6683
Fax: 773-296-6702
(Please call for directions)
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