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5. In addition to labeling what's in your boxes, add what room they'll be going into, as well. When you
arrive at your new home, unpack BY ROOM. The unpacking process will feel more manageable. And
remember to label the SIDES of the boxes, not the tops. This way, you'll be able to identify them even if
they're stacked.
6. If you can, show up to your new home before the move and pre-clean the bathroom and kitchen. Put
up a new shower curtain liner and stock some new bath towels and toilet paper, as well. You'll want to
take a hot shower after a long day of moving.
7. Place an extra cotton pad or ball into your powder cosmetics to keep them from breaking.
8. Cover the openings of your toiletries with saran wrap and then put the tops back on. This will keep
your toiletries from breaking and leaking all over your stuff during the move.
9. Pack plates vertically, like records. They'll be less likely to break.
10. Keep drawers intact by covering them with Press'n Seal. Dresser drawers are like their own moving
boxes this will keep you from having to unpack and refold their contents. It'll also make moving the
actual dresser much more manageable.
11. Press'n Seal is also great for keeping jewelry displays intact.
12. Buy a roll of stretch wrap. It works like Press'n Seal but on a bigger scale. You can group items
together, and it'll protect your furniture from getting scuffed and scratched.
13. Keep sandwich bags handy for holding any small parts of things you have to take apart, like curtain
rods or mounted flat-screen TVs. Tape the sandwich bags to the back of the item they correspond to.