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<blockquote data-quote="runawaybunny" data-source="post: 625444" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>We moved last year... packed everything ourselves. It was a lot of work but it was also an opportunity to go through all of our stuff and get rid of a lot of things. We did 1 room at a time and sorted things into pack, donate and trash.</p><p></p><p>I've never packed anything into a pod but my husband used to work for UPS so he's all about efficiently packing and stacking stuff so no space is wasted. He reorganized some of the boxes that I had packed because the weight wasn't distributed evenly or I over filled the boxes, so there's that. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>And there were a few dishes that broke because I didn't use enough newspaper when packing the kitchen.</p><p></p><p>The following are tips from the<a href="http://www.pods.com/Packing-Supplies/How-to-pack-a-PODS-container.aspx" target="_blank"> pods website</a>. </p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">As you are packing, take a few extra minutes to write an inventory list.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Pack as much as possible in boxes, and use packing paper or fillers to eliminate empty spaces and provide protection for your belongings. This will make loading your PODS® container easier.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Don’t over pack. Be sure box tops and sides don’t bulge or cave in.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Use moving pads to protect furniture.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Label boxes to make unpacking easier.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Take care to evenly distribute the weight of your contents throughout the container and use all available space.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">This includes wall to wall and floor to ceiling.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">To optimize space, you can fill the refrigerator, washer, dryer and other hollow items that take up space.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Pack pictures, mirrors and other similarly shaped items in the spaces between beams. This will help protect them by creating a tighter fit.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Mix small items with larger items to fill spaces, and don’t save all your boxes for the end.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Use the handy tie downs to secure your belongings one section at a time.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Place soft, light items such as pillows in a plastic bag and place them in small spaces where boxes can’t fit.</li> </ol></li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="runawaybunny, post: 625444, member: 1"] We moved last year... packed everything ourselves. It was a lot of work but it was also an opportunity to go through all of our stuff and get rid of a lot of things. We did 1 room at a time and sorted things into pack, donate and trash. I've never packed anything into a pod but my husband used to work for UPS so he's all about efficiently packing and stacking stuff so no space is wasted. He reorganized some of the boxes that I had packed because the weight wasn't distributed evenly or I over filled the boxes, so there's that. ;) And there were a few dishes that broke because I didn't use enough newspaper when packing the kitchen. The following are tips from the[URL='http://www.pods.com/Packing-Supplies/How-to-pack-a-PODS-container.aspx'] pods website[/URL]. [LIST=1] [*]As you are packing, take a few extra minutes to write an inventory list. [*]Pack as much as possible in boxes, and use packing paper or fillers to eliminate empty spaces and provide protection for your belongings. This will make loading your PODS® container easier. [*]Don’t over pack. Be sure box tops and sides don’t bulge or cave in. [*]Use moving pads to protect furniture. [*]Label boxes to make unpacking easier. [*]Take care to evenly distribute the weight of your contents throughout the container and use all available space. [LIST=1] [*]This includes wall to wall and floor to ceiling. [*]To optimize space, you can fill the refrigerator, washer, dryer and other hollow items that take up space. [*]Pack pictures, mirrors and other similarly shaped items in the spaces between beams. This will help protect them by creating a tighter fit. [*]Mix small items with larger items to fill spaces, and don’t save all your boxes for the end. [*]Use the handy tie downs to secure your belongings one section at a time. [*]Place soft, light items such as pillows in a plastic bag and place them in small spaces where boxes can’t fit. [/LIST] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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