Things I've remembered from moving and packing before:
*Label each box explicitly
*Keep all the packing supplies (tapes, pens, box cutter, etc) in one area
Things I'm learning from this time:
*Wrap breakables in unused linens (avoids the heavy linen box, keeps the breakables safe, and saves on wrapping - what's a load of laundry when you get there)
*Use small boxes - big boxes aren't worth breaking your back over - learned this the hard way this time as my back is already sore
*Veterinarian offices who carry dog food and supplies are GREAT for boxes - one near here gets a shipment every Monday and gives away their huge supply of boxes (also, Craigslist rocks for free boxes, which is where I found the vet's office)
*Try to keep things in group, but not at the sake of using lighter boxes!
That's it for now. I'm sure I'll come up with more.
I'm glad you're remembering old lessons and adding to the list. Because I never seem to learn lessons in all my moves.
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