Quick guide to self-packing: moving boxes

Moving Boxes

by Fatima Calderon

Thank you for joining us these past weeks as we guide you through some simple and most common ways to self-pack your goods for an international move.

We hope you find these tips valuable and useful. Below are the links to all the entries in this series.

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Quick Guide to self-packing: packing materials needed

Must-have materials for self-packing and moving:

by Fatima Calderon

·       Tape: The most common tape used for carton sealing is a plastic tape called "PVC".

·       "Newsprint" paper: NEVER USE NEWSPAPERS as wrapping material. 

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Quick guide to self-packing: Moving Furniture

Quick guide to self-packing: Moving Furniture

by Fatima Calderon

     ·       Make sure to clear the area of children and pets to prevent injuries from falling furniture. Also spread out cartons, a blanket, or a cheap carpet on the floor to prevent it from scratching while moving the furniture around.

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Guide to Self-Packing shoes and clothes

Quick guide to Self-Packing: Shoes and clothes

by Fatima Calderon

·       Shoes – To keep your shoes safe during a move, put them back in the box they came in and then in a medium sized packing box. If you didn’t keep your shoeboxes, you want to get your packing paper and wrap your shoes together.

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Guide to Self-Packing: dishes and glassware

Quick guide to packing dishes and glassware

by Fatima Calderon

    ·       Dishes should be wrapped individually, one by one, in enough newsprint to fully envelop the item.

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