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Post by wagleg on Jun 12, 2017 16:52:11 GMT
We are planning a major remodel and everything needs to be packed up. Any suggestions?
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Post by Linda on Jun 12, 2017 17:06:21 GMT
only pack what you love  |
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Post by Peamac on Jun 12, 2017 17:40:05 GMT
Try to pack like things together and label all the boxes! Last time we moved I tried to list everything on the side of the box. I have some boxes I only need to access a couple of times a year, and I can see easily which box has what I need without having to pull them all out of the high cabinet.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 12, 2017 18:31:00 GMT
I would pack the first box with stuff I might want to use before the remodel is complete. Are we talking a three week or a three month remodel. I'd also make sure the boxes aren't anywhere near all of the dust (good luck).
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Post by Frazzled Mom on Jun 12, 2017 21:59:47 GMT
Been there, done that. Well, I packed for a move (3 moves actually), but I learned a few things... Pack in stages - pack a few boxes that have the first supplies you would want to access, even before you are ready to unpack it all. If you pack only by supply type (all paper, all paints, all stickers, etc) you'll have to open everything before you can scrap again. Wrap/secure items in the boxes to prevent damage. Sometimes things get jumbled around and you don't want spray bottles leaking or paper corners getting crushed when things settle. Label like you have OCD! You think you'll remember what you put in each box, but you may not. Be specific so you can find what you need without going through every box. Use this as a great excuse to really cull your stash. If you don't love, don't bother packing it. Good luck!  |
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Jun 12, 2017 22:14:27 GMT
Mix your packing. Don't put all of your paper in boxes filled to the top...it will become heavy and difficult to move. Fill it partway with paper, then add a few other things that are lighter in weight. Also mix punches and other heavy tools around. If possible, write the contents on the outside, especially if you mix things up. Maybe even get a pretty duct tape from dollar tree to designate what is craft stuff so you don't have to read every box to find the ones for your craft room. If you stick a 6 to 8 inch strip around the edge of one side, they'll jump out at you easier. If your craft room is the only room you have to pack up, maybe try a few different tapes for categories (you can stick multiple tapes onto one box). For instance, you can have a color for paper, a color for ephemera, a color for ink, etc...if you have paper and ephemera together in one box, slap a piece of tape for paper and another piece for ephemera next to each other on that box. Keep a legend for what each tape color means.
Ordinarily, I would definitely suggest packing by like item, but given how weights can vary drastically from category to category, mixing things together will help distribute the weight more. Also consider smaller boxes to help keep weights down as well. Pack wet things like mists, liquid paints, reinkers or any other wet media in bags first (it doesn't hurt to be OCD and tape the openings, even if they zip closed, so they're extra secure)...individually would probably be best...you can find snack sized bags that zip at dollar tree and store brand options are inexpensive at grocery stores, too. Tape things closed that might open while being shuffled around, like ink pads!!
Keep in mind where you're going to keep boxes containing heat sensitive items. You don't want to put photopolymer stamps in a storage unit/garage that isn't temperature controlled only to discover they've all melted when you move back into your space.
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Post by papersilly on Jun 12, 2017 22:50:34 GMT
when we moved, i had to pack up my entire room and then some. my only suggestion is to pack like-items together so you don't have to search through different boxes for the similar things. also, pack your most used items in smaller boxes that you don't have to dig through.
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Post by grammadee on Jun 12, 2017 23:46:36 GMT
When we remodeled, I packed up everything. Sorted & labelled by where it came from in the original storage "system".
When the room was ready, I brought the boxes back in, one at a time, and sorted into YES, NO, and MAYBE. The YES I put away right away. When all the boxes had been emptied, I went through the MAYBE pile and fit in what I thought I would use. The rest went with the NO pile. When I was done, I packed up those NO items and took them to the adult education centre where I work.
Congrats on your remodel! Exciting!
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Post by angel97701 on Jun 13, 2017 0:39:52 GMT
It has been 7 years since I moved, but I second everything above! And good luck! |
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Post by GiantsFan on Jun 13, 2017 1:22:29 GMT
Sorry I'm no help, unless you have a camper or trailer. When we did our remodel, I moved my crafty room into our camper and worked out there. I even had Cricut set up and ready to go.
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