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Here are ten great things to remember complements of Carmack Moving and Storage.

by Robert Carmack, Carmack Moving and Storage

1. Start by packing the things you use least, such as books, seasonal clothing or sports equipment, and knickknacks. These are articles that can be put into storage when you first move into your new home.
2. Concentrate on packing one room at a time. Jumping from room to room just creates confusion for everyone. Carmack Moving and Storage recommends that you label all boxes coming from each room, that way you can locate them as they are unpacked. Once you are done in that room, stack the finished boxes against one wall.
3. Always wrap nuts and bolts in a clearly labeled plastic bag. This seems like the simplest of things until you arrive ready to reassemble everything and there is not a nut or bolt to be found anywhere.
4. Carmack Moving and Storage recommends that you empty large pieces such as dressers completely. While it may seem more efficient to just move a piece leaving the contents in it, furniture tends to break more easily if not emptied first.
5. Keep a complete inventory list of everything. Jot down serial numbers on all electronic equipment; take pictures of the condition of such things as art and large flat items that may be damaged in the move.
6. Do not pack flammables like aerosol cans, paints, or gasoline. Not only is it not safe, but you risk damaging contents in other boxes. When using professional movers such as Carmack Moving and Storage, you will be reminded of this early on.
7. Don’t pack perishables like frozen foods, produce, or plants; transport these in your vehicle or bless a neighbor with them. Food not canned will never make the move successfully.
8. Don’t place soaps, sprays, polishes, and medicine in the same box as food. Again, not only do you risk not being able to easily locate what you need but the possibility of these liquids leaking and damaging other items in high..
9. Carmack Moving and Storage recommends keeping chilled water or soda available so they don’t dehydrate.  It’s also nice to be able to grab a drink when you need one!
10. Remember your movers. They get hot and tired just like you do. A little kindness goes a long way toward building goodwill as you ask for those little extra things to be done.

Robert Carmack is the owner of Carmack Moving and Storage located in Chantilly, Virginia. With more then thirty years of experience in light hauling, local moving, regional moving and long haul national moving operations Mr. Carmack shares his insights from years of experience and overseeing thousands of moves through Carmack Moving and Storage. Carmack Moving and Storage may be reached at 703-378-1616.