If you decide to pack on your own, pay extra attention to packing. Indeed, packing is the key to a successful move: mispacked items are at risk and can be damaged.

Get sufficient quantity of packing materials and pack your items a little everyday: this way you won't feel overwhelmed.

	Pack items room by room: unpacking will be easier
	Choose new boxes as they are more resistant and don't collapse
	Protect the bottom of your boxes with a blanket, cloth or sheet
	Protect delicate items and dishware with bubble wrap or with paper towels: pack them individually
	Use boxes specially made for dishware or clothing (closet format with hangers)
	Fill all empty space with cloths or newspaper: the content of the box will be more stable.
	Place light items in larger boxes.
	Remove drawers from dressers
	Use 5cm wide adhesive tape for the boxes' openings and edges
	Draw a right side up arrow on the side of the box
	Identify your boxes with colours or numbers. Mark the content of each box and note its number on a sheet of paper. This inventory list will facilitate the placing and unpacking of the boxes.
	Use blankets, sheets, carpets or a sleeping bag to protect your wall hangings, mirrors and long objects that do not fit into a box. Tighten with twine and mark "FRAGILE"
	Pack objects such as lamps and lampshades with bubble wrap and adhesive tape; do not use newspaper which might dirty your items.

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