With all the time, energy, and money you invest in to moving, the last thing you want is to arrive at your new home and discover your precious belongings were damaged in the move. Discover these useful tips, and save yourself a headache later.

4. To prevent damage or scratching other
items, secure electrical cords to their
objects with tape or plastic cling wrap.

5. Appliances and media components are safest
when transported in their original packaging.
Bonus Tip: Don’t have the packaging? Contact an electronics store and ask if
they have discarded boxes available.

6. Protect mattresses by covering them with old
sheets or a mattress cover, and keep them
flat during your move.

7. Secure
blankets or
towels over
the tops and
around edges
and corners
of any
delicate
furniture
surfaces to
prevent
damage.

8. Place
anything
that could
leak in a
resealable
plastic bag
(remove air
from bag
before
sealing)
prior to
boxing it up.

9. Wrap larger framed pictures and artwork in
towels and place in a pillowcase. Transport
these items upright (do not lay flat).

10. Plates, small
frames,
DVDs, and
other flat
items are
safest when
packed
standing on
their side.
Bonus Tip: Individually
wrap breakable items
prior to boxing.

11. Bowls and glasses are safest when
individually wrapped and packed upside
down on their rims.

12. Cushion the top and bottom of a box
containing fragile items with a few layers of
crumpled up newspaper, bags, or
shredded paper.

13. When filling
each box,
prioritize by
weight,
putting the
heaviest
items at the
bottom and
the lightest
items on
top.