- Mark one or two boxes per room as "Open Me First" boxes with a red, wide-tipped marker. These are the boxes that contain the "absolutely can't live without" stuff. For me, one example would be the coffee maker and coffee for the kitchen. Using these labels make it easy to get settled in quickly as soon as you arrive.
- Don't forget to indicate "Fragile" on all boxes containing anything breakable. Yes, it may seem obvious, but you don't want to run the risk of forgetting prior to Moving Day.
- Label at least two sides of each box, preferably the two broadest sides opposite one another. That way, if boxes get turned, you'll still be able to find what you need.
- Don't use the box tops for labels. The reason is simple: when your boxes get stacked, you won't be able to see them!
- Indicate the contents on the labels. Yes, this is a pain, but not nearly as painful as not being able to locate your possessions. You want to be fairly specific, but you can safely group obvious things ("spice rack" is a better option than writing out "Anice" through "Zedoary" is probably overkill).
If you follow this simple guidelines, you should be in good shape of being able to identify all your boxes quickly and easily. Check out all our tips at http://www.Movers-Edge.com.
What are your best labeling hints? I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
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