Moving into a new house or apartment? You have everything
that you need to start packing. You have your boxes, tape, and brawn. Now you
are ready to start shipping supplies to your new place, right? Not so fast.
There are a few things that you shouldn't pack up with you. There are
particular treasures and some things even hazardous to take on your journey.
Here are a few things not to pack moving in your
new home:
1. Anything valuable: These are things like
money, very expensive jewelry, titles, deeds, and keepsakes. These are things
that you would need to keep on your person at all times or locked away in a
safe deposit box in the bank.
2. Things that can combust: Things such as hair
sprays, spray paint cans, kerosene, or gasoline. If you are transporting these
things you need to handle them with care or find a safe way to dispose of them.
A local fire station can help you.
3. Things liable to rot: If you do not know the
expiration date; you should get rid of them before they rot. An easy way is to
give it to someone in need. There are a lot of unfortunate people who will be
very thankful for the blessing.
4. Plants and flowers: If you didn't know; there
are some states that do not allow you to transport them. With that said, moving
companies will not be able to assist you. If you are moving locally, ask the
moving company can they move it in a timely manner. If they cannot, you might
want to consider moving them yourself. Plants and flowers can't go without
sunlight and water for too long.
5. Soaps and polishes: If these items are not
worth keeping, contact the water or fire department for the proper disposal.
6. Medications and prescriptions: The best thing
to do is to get your medications and prescriptions shipped to your new address.
In addition, if you have medications for your pets you might want to get these
transported as well. You need them for your health and do not want to get them
to get into the wrong hands.
7. Anything volatile: Guns, firearms, fireworks
are very much dangerous. Keep these on your person or in a small safe when shipping
supplies. Keep these away from your children. Children are the most eager
learners but this is something that you wouldn't want them to be eager about.
8. Family: Now I know that you won't pack you
family in a box. Children, the elderly, special needs individuals, and pets
need a safe, cool, environment away from all of the commotion. Please make sure
that you make arrangements for these people and know where the individuals are
going during the big move.
In conclusion, make sure that any personals are
by your side during the move. Make a personal bag or suitcase for each
individual. These items inside should provide them until the move is
successfully finished.
