Garage Packing Tips

Packing Tips - How to Pack a Garage

Packing Garages

Garages are often the dumping ground for items that you no longer need and items that you have not used for years. Also, the garage contains many items that should not, and can not be moved.  Be sure that you prepare your garage well before the movers arrive, and know what you can and can not pack.

Garage packing tips:
1. Be sure to go through your garage before moving day and make sure you still want to keep all of the items in your garage.

2. Sell, donate or give away anything you do not need. This will save you time and money on your move, plus your new home will be more organized.

3. As a general rule of thumb, do not move anything that you would be very upset if it will to spill on your belongings.  Any item that creates a powerful smell, or any item that could become flammable should not be moved. Moving companies will not move them for you, and it is advised for you not to move them yourself if you are renting a truck.

Do not move any of the following items. Instead, give them away or recycle them. See: Recycling Tips

Chemicals that people are surprised to find out they should NOT move

  • Nail Polish
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Ammonia
  • Candles (they melt easily)
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Hot tub and pool chemicals
  • Fertilizers and pesticides
  • Lamp oils
  • Liquid bleach/Ammonia
  • Cleaning Products
  • Paint and paint thinner
  • Car batteries

Obvious items that should not be moved

  • Anything that is flammable or explosive
  • Gasoline or oil (Drain oil and fuel from lawnmower before the movers arrive)
  • Antifreeze
  • Propane and propane tanks. (Empty your gas grill completely before moving)
  • Fireworks
  • Matches
  • Charcoal and charcoal lighter
  • Kerosene