Truck Rental: We recommend you rent a slightly bigger truck than you think you need.

Furniture Pads: We strongly encourage renting furniture pads. For larger wooden items, ex. china cabinets, you will need two furniture pads. Count what you need padded and add a few more in case.

Rope: Please have some rope on hand. They’re good for tying your belongings securely in the truck.

Tools: Keep your tools handy for any disassembling/assembling items. (Free of charge)

Boxes: Make sure you label your boxes, including both contents and where the box should be placed in your new home.

Beds: Tie bed frames together with tape or rope.

Tables: Remove legs (if possible), pad and tie together. Put nuts and bolts in a small bag and tape under table top.

Big Appliances: Empty, defrost and drain the fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Clean the interiors and put accessories in a bag.

Small Appliances: Put your microwave, VCR, etc. in boxes and cushion with wadded paper.

Computers, TV, and Electronics: Use original packaging or buy electronic – specific boxes and pad with wadded papers to take up the extra space in the box. The less room inside the box for the objects to move, the better.

Books: Pack flat in small cartons, alternating bindings. Try to keep each box under 30 lbs.

Clothing: Pack hanging items, including drapes, in wardrobe boxes.

Kitchenware: Stack pots and pans, and cushion with paper.

Dishes: Never stack them flat. Wrap each piece in bubble wrap. Pack plates and saucers on edge, with cups and bowls placed around them.

Bicycles: Cover chains and pedals to keep grease off other items.

Mirrors, Artwork and Frames: Wrap small pieces in newsprint and pack in mirror boxes. Cover larger pieces with cardboard and tape securely.

Lawn Furniture: if heavy or bulky, disassemble. Put nuts and bolts in a bag and tie together.

Rugs: Roll up and secure with rope or tape.

Lawn Mowers/Yard Edgers: Empty gasoline from all tanks and check for oil leaks.