Packing Tips

Essential packing materials:

• furniture pads
• handtruck
• 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