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Packing Tips

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Keep the following supplies and accessories on hand:

  •    Boxes, all sizes
  •    Bubble wrap or other cushioning material
  •    Marking pens
  •    Tape measure
  •    Furniture pads or old blankets
  •    Packing tape and scissors
  •    Money and credit cards

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Label each box with the room in the new home to which it should be delivered.

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Number the boxes and keep a list of what is in each box.

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Clearly mark fragile items.

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Pack a bag of personal items you'll need during the move (change of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps, food, and drinks). Keep it in an easy-to-find place when you pack.

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Keep a medical kit accessible.

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If you have children, pack a bag of games and activities for the trip.


Every day postal employees deliver 570 million pieces of mail to 123 million addresses. Every year they forward 2.2 billion pieces of mail for 42 million movers. Help move your mail smoothly by notifying everyone of your new address.

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