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42 April 28 • 2016

Moving 101:
Simple Solutions To
Streamline Your Move

StatePoint

Whether it’s your first move or your
10th, the process can be overwhelm-
ing. In fact, in a recent survey, com-
missioned by Duck brand, conducted
online by Harris Poll, over half of
Americans (56 percent) say packing to
move is extremely/very stressful.
Some easy ideas can help you pack
and unpack like a pro.
• Purge before packing: Before
loading boxes, get rid of items you
haven’t used in a year or more. Make
piles to sell, donate or toss. Sell valu-
able pieces online or to a consignment
store and donate other items in good
condition to charity — some organi-
zations even pick things up at your
home.
• Tap into apps: Nearly half of
Americans (48 percent) describe their
moving style as “organized chaos” —
stating they have it all under control,
even though it may not look like it.
To help you truly organize the chaos,
download a free app like Move Advisor
or MyMove to create moving day
checklists and timelines.
• Be picture perfect: Create a cata-
logue of photos before you move. Snap
pictures of how your furniture was
arranged, favorite knick-knacks were
displayed and complex electronics
were installed to make set-up easier in
your new place.
• Box it up: Over one quarter of
Americans (26 percent) say finding
enough boxes is frustrating when
packing to move. While many are
searching the local grocer or a friend’s
basement for containers to reuse,
it’s better to use new boxes, as sec-
ondhand boxes have often lost their
strength. New, sturdy boxes, like those
from Duck brand, are easy to find and
available in a variety of sizes and levels
of durability.

Then, seal your boxes with a strong
packaging tape, such as EZ Start
packaging tape. It won’t split or tear
and features “Frustration Free” special
release technology, so you never lose
the tape end.
• Disassemble a day ahead:
Taking apart large furniture is time-
consuming. Disassemble items before
moving day, so your crew isn’t bogged
down unbolting beds. Keep screws and
other small parts together in sandwich
bags taped to the furniture to which it
belongs.
• Wrap with care: It’s no surprise
that one third of Americans (34
percent) say worrying about items
breaking is the most frustrating part
when packing to move. Wrap fragile
belongings with a reputable cushion-
ing material, like Bubble Wrap cush-
ioning. Dish and glass kits also provide
pouches and dividers to protect deli-
cate goods.
• Learn to love labeling: Avoid
having to answer, “Where does this
go?” by clearly labeling each box on
the sides, so you’ll be able to see its
destination when boxes are stacked.
Or, color-code them using colored duct
tape. Duck Tape brand offers hundreds
of colors.
• Moving day must-haves: Clearly
mark one box with immediate essen-
tials, such as tools to re-assemble
furniture; plates and utensils for feed-
ing your moving crew; toiletries; and
clothes for your first night. And, don’t
forget to prepare for inclement weath-
er — have plastic runners on hand to
cover floors if rain strikes, plus towels
to wipe up wet spots.
With prep and planning, you’ll com-
plete your move in no time, so you can
relax and experience life’s next adven-
ture in your new home.

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