Packing Tips

• Make A List
• Start By Getting Rid Of Things You Don't Want To Move
• Separate Each Room Into Two Zones
• One zone for the stuff you have to unpack right away when you get to your new location
• and the other for stuff that can stay packed for awhile.
• Label Your Boxes
• Secure The Bottom Of Every Box
• Pack Heavy Items Like Books Into Small Boxes
• Pack Electronics & Appliances In Their Original Boxes, If Possible
• Label Computer Cables Before Disconnecting
• Keep Items You Will Want Immediately
• Use Wardbrobe Boxes For Good Clothes & Draperies
• Pack Clothing As You Wash It
• Pack Dishes & Glassware In Plain Newsprint
• Remove Or Secure Pendulums & Chimes
• Do Not Pack Hazardous Waste Or Flammable Items

Hold A Successful Garage Sale

• Plan Carefully
• Advertise Your Garage Sale
• Appearance Is Important
• The Night Before Your Sale Put Out Large Signs With Arrows
• Put Prices On Every Item
• Divide Your Garage & Driveway Into Clearly Defined Zones
• Use Old Sheets Or Shower Curtains To Cover "Not For Sale" Items
• Keep An Extension Cord Handy To Prove Working Electrical Items
• Arrange Items In An Attractive, Inviting Way
• Try Marking Old Clothes As "Dress Up Clothes" In The Children's Area
• Arrange Clothes By Size
• Keep Lots Of Change On Hand