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			Finding an apartment is not the only task facing you. The moving process can be very stressful if you don’t plan ahead. Here are some tips about what to do and when to do it.

Packing Tips

Before You Begin Packing

Gather up all your important papers and documents and put them in one box:
(you don’t want to have to hunt for some critical record for the next month or so)

Passports
Vehicle Titles
Birth Certificates
Marriage License
Insurance and Stock Records
School Records
Bank Records
Wills
Medical Records
Tax Records
Credit Card Records
Bills
Military Records

General Tips

If you choose to pack yourself, here are some general and specific tips to insure that your belongings will be intact at your new destination.

Put heavy items in small boxes and light items in larger boxes. Box weight should not exceed 50 lbs.

Pack breakables loosely with lots of bubble wrap.

Rent furniture pads to avoid scratches and damage.

Mark your boxes by room so you and the Movers will know where each box should go.

Write “Fragile” in big bold letters on breakables and keep Separated or on top of other boxes.

Large Items

Appliances: Empty and defrost the refrigerator and freezer. Clean and pack moveable parts.

Beds: If you are responsible for breaking down the beds, tie bed frames together with tape and label the pieces so they’ll be easy to reassemble.

Bureaus: You may leave clothes in drawers unless otherwise specified by your mover.

Professional Services: Doctors – Dentists – Lawyers – Accountants – Insurance Agents

Government Offices: Department of Motor Vehicles – Social Security Administration – State/Federal Tax Burea