Collect all of the supplies you will need

• Boxes of various sizes . . . soon to be available at CUBE
• Moving pads to protect your furniture
• Packing tape
• Bubble wrap and packing peanuts
• Rope
• Thick marker to label boxes
• Notebook and pen for inventory list

Understand the fundamentals

• Use smaller boxes for heavy items (i.e., books) and larger boxes for lighter items (i.e., clothing and linens).
• Pack each box fully without over-packing. Each box should still be cube-shaped when it’s full. Use packing peanuts or other small items to fill gaps (socks and towels work well).
• Secure each section of your CUBE with rope once packed. This will help keep your belongings from shifting during the move.
• Label each box with a number and the room in which the contents belong (i.e., Box 1 - Kitchen).
• Maintain an inventory of the box number, the room the box belongs in, and a detailed list of the contents. This will allow you to find any item easily.

Break up the packing into smaller chunks

• Don’t try to do it all at once.
• Tackle one room at a time starting with storage areas (basement and attic).
• Taking frequent breaks to stretch will help you avoid injury.

Effectively utilize all spaces in your CUBE

• Insert flat items between the walls of your CUBE and boxes.
• Turn some items on their side to use vertical space as well as horizontal space.

Storage tips provided by

Professional Organizing Consultant
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