Good packing is essential for a good move. Pack as much or as little as you prefer. Shepard’s is willing to pack the whole job, or any part of the packing job. Whatever you decide, we want your move process to go as smoothly as possible.

Here are a few general suggestions that will make packing easier:

1. Plan how you will pack. Pack items first that you don’t use often.
2. Start packing as soon as you find out you’re moving
3. Never pack flammable items or non-allowable items
4. Use generous amounts of paper inside the carton on the top and bottom to provide good cushion
5. Limit cartons to a maximum weight of 50 pounds
6. List contents and room on the outside of the carton
7. Clearly mark “Fragile” on the outside of cartons (when applicable)
8. Use clean newsprint paper. Old newspapers may work, but use them carefully because the ink may rub off onto you items. Clean “newsprint” paper is available from Shepard’s
9. Write “Open First” on cartons containing essential items such as cooking utensils, toiletries, etc.
10. Separate breakables and non-breakables
11. Pack all cartons tightly
12. Use professional packing tape. Masking tape isn’t strong enough to support fully packed cartons. Packing tape is available from Shepard’s