Packing Tips for Moving

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If you choose to pack yourself, here are some tips that may be useful:

The first thing you will need for packing your belongings is packing materials. This includes boxes, paper (for wrapping), tape, and small bubble wrap. You can obtain these items through this link:
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Once you have collected the necessary materials, you're ready to start packing. The major rule of thumb in packing is to make sure everything in the box is packed tightly. Be sure there is nothing moving or shaking around inside. Remember - loose items can cause damage.
Follow these steps when packing:
• First, Crumble paper and fill the bottom of the box.
• Wrap all breakables with paper or bubble wrap.
• Stand items up (do not lay down) in the box.
• Crumble paper on top of the first layer of items. Then create another layer of items, making sure you have crumbled paper between each layer of items all the way to the top of the box, with crumbled paper on top of the last layer.
• Seal the boxes well.
When packing, keep in mind the following rules of thumb:
• Always pack in reverse order of density, placing heavier items toward the bottom of the box and lighter items toward the top or in a separate box altogether.
• Pack heavier items (books, papers, photos) in smaller boxes.
• Label the boxes where you want them in the new place. It will save both you and us time at the new location.
• Do not pack aerosol cans, matches, nail polish remover, paint, paint thinner, hair spray, gunpowder, fireworks, or any similar items that may be flammable. Also avoid packing any liquid cleaning supplies -it is possible for them to leak and cause damage to other items.
• Make sure to empty out furniture drawers before the move date. Do not tape the drawers, as the tape may cause damages. We use special moving blankets to secure and protect the wood.
• Avoid packing with plastic bags (it's hard for us and to the building's personal to know what is trash and what is your belongings, aside from that we can't really stack them on dollies or in the truck something that will slow the move down).
If you encounter any problems with packing, either leave it for the movers to pack on the move date or give us a call.

Feel free to call us anytime for more information:

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We at Divine Moving & Storage know that moving can be stressful, but we have put many conveniences in place to make your moving or storage experience as easy as possible.
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Donate unwanted furniture before you move

Furnish-A-Future is New York City’s only free furniture bank. Since 1992, FaF has helped more than 20,000 formerly homeless families turn bare rooms into comfortable, functional homes. FaF has drop off sites in Brooklyn and Manhattan and in certain case may even be able to pick up directly at your door. For further information on how to donate, call (718) 875-5353

The Furniture Distribution Program, delivers free, used furniture and other household items to families newly relocated from the shelter system, Victims of Domestic Violence transferred via NYCHA's Emergency Transfer program, and families impacted by disasters. The program receives donations from hotels, motels, organizations and private citizens. For further information on NYCHA's Furniture Program or to donate furniture please call 212-306-3472.

J-CAP, Inc. provides residential and ambulatory treatment for chemical dependencies inQueens, New York since 1968. J-CAP, seeks bedroom furniture (dressers, bunk-beds,vanities, etc.) to replace dormitories at their 80-bed St. Albans facilities. J-CAP is also very much in need of 15,000 BTU A/C’s for their inpatient residence in St. Albans. Any workable condition is fine, so long as the are window-typeand run on 110V. Depending on the amount of goods, transportation may be provided for all appropriate donations as well as letters of tax-exemptstatus for donors records. For more information call 718-712-1100.

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