How Do You Pack When Moving Out Of State?
Packing to move out of town requires careful planning to minimize the amount of stuff moved and insure that it arrives undamaged. Only take those things you really want to keep and cushion everything that is breakable with bubble wrap, newspaper or linens. Protect your possessions while in transit by following the packing guidelines on all insurance policies. Get rid of everything you don’t want to take with you. You only want to pack those things that are worth transporting long distances. Clean out storage areas, closets, the basement, the attic or the garage. Sort items into trash, donations to charity and things you definitely want to keep. Have a yard sale or sell items on eBay.com to get rid of them. Use up or give away all liquids, flammable items and anything the movers won’t take and that you have no way of moving. Charities such as the Salvation Army will pickup furniture and other items you don’t want for free. Eat up or give away perishable food items. Gather packing materi
