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Preparation
CREATE A MOVING FOLDER
Keep all your moving documents, such as quotes, reservation information, contracts and receipts in one place. Clip a pen and notepad to the folder.
TAKE STOCK
Decide what to keep, donate or discard. You can always reconsider items you are not sure about after the move.
CALL 604-215-2156 FOR ASSISTANCE TO DETERMINE LOCKER SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS. Provide a general description of the goods you want to store, be sure to mention your largest items.
ARRANGE MOVER
Provide a general description of goods to be moved. It helps to mention the locker size. Remember that month end is the busiest time for movers, arrange well in advance.
Packing Items Checklist
Make a list of everything you need for packing and moving:
- Moving Folder
- Cell Phone
- Scotch Tape
- Wide Packaging Tape
- Box Cutter
- Boxes
- Bubble Wrap
- Dish Wrap Paper (instead of newspapers that can stain)
- Scissors
- Black Marker Pen
- Extra Pen
- Labels
- Sticky Note Pad
- Band Aids
- Beverage and Snacks
GENERAL TIPS
- Keep the above Checklist Items together in a small clear plastic bin.
- Save your back by placing heavier items, such as books in small boxes.
- Pack and label boxes by the room.
- Mark the boxes you need to access in storage and ask movers to place them near the front of the storage unit.