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room. Arm each packer with a pen, black marker, and packing materials, like
newspaper, a packing tape dispenser and boxes.
7 . Green your move
Moving day can generate a great deal of waste like cardboard, bubble wrap and
newspaper. For items you’ll be storing even once you’ve moved in, opt for the
reusable plastic bins you can purchase at stores like Home Depot or Solutions.
These can be labeled to go directly into closets until you’re ready to deal with
the contents. You can avoid cardboard for the rest of your belongings, too, by
renting plastic bins from a company like Blue Bins Unlimited. You might also
consider using older linens to wrap breakables.
8. Reuse boxes
You may still need a few cardboard boxes to round out your moving kit. A few
weeks before you start packing, grab a few each time you visit the grocery store.
Keep in mind that smaller boxes are easier to carry when facing stairs and
narrow pathways, says Andrew.
9. Take inventory
This is especially necessary if you’re hiring a moving company. Having a record
of your household items is useful if something goes missing. Consider keeping