When the Office is at Home
Packing up the home office carries a few specific problems that should be addressed. In particular, printers and fax machines, as well as all-in-one machines like copy/printer/scanners, each have toner or ink cartridges. Improperly packing these items in a regular cardboard boxes can mean a thorough mess. The good news is that the aggravation of finding ink all over your precious files can be alleviated by removing these items from the machine and stowing them in individual plastic bags, preferably Ziplock bags.
Another concern is organization. When packing files, organize your papers beforehand so that after arrival all tax related information, for example, can be found in the same area. If books will be part of the move, choose moving boxes that are on the small side so you don’t throw your back out-books can be heavy. Also, go through your books before you pack -You might find that there are some you don’t need and these can be given away.
Basic office supplies like paperclips should be sealed in containers so they don’t spill all over the box. Likewise, pens and pencils can be wrapped in one big bundle with a rubber band.
Furniture that disassembles can be broken down, with small parts being stowed into small moving boxes and larger pieces left out for hand carrying.
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