Several Helpful Tips To Help Be Prepared on Move Day

Transport all small valuable or important items such as jewelry, watches, medicines and important documents yourself to eliminate any confusion as to their location while moving.

Label all boxes with your name, new room location and contents on the sides, not the top, to be easily read while stacked.

Double check all parking or elevator availability prior to move day.

Taking pictures of any wiring of electronics before disconnecting can make reconnecting much easier.

Label one box as "urgent" or "open first", which contains items such as remote controls, spare keys or hardware removed during disassembly of beds, tables, etc.

When packing, finish one room completely before moving to the next for maximum efficiency.

Pack all books, weights, CD or DVD collections in small boxes and always use tape (do not fold) to secure the seal.

Make sure all boxes are packed tightly with enough paper, foam peanuts or bubble wrap to ensure no movement of items inside and allow for stacking without being crushed.

All plates should be packed vertically with lots of paper and boxes labeled as fragile.

Prepare a "last minute" kit with paper plates, cosmetics and items needed after all of your essentials have already been packed.