Packing Tips
Essential packing materials:
- furniture pads
- hand truck
- dolly
- packing tape
- bubble wrap
- crumpled newspapers or packing paper
- scissors
- utility knife
- labels
- felt-tip markers
- Styrofoam "peanuts"
- plenty of boxes
Pack a 'first day" box with items you will need right away. Handy items include:
- scissors
- utility knife
- local telephone book
- coffee cups
- tea kettle
- instant coffee or tea, soft drinks
- pencil and paper
- soap
- bath towels
- trash bags
- shelf liner
- paper plates
- snacks
- toilet paper
- children's toys and books
