At Brownstone Brothers, we recommend that customers leave packing to the professionals. This ensures that everything is packed properly, and that your items are protected from potential damage. However, for customers who choose to do their own packing, we have a few helpful tips to make the process go smoothly.

It is best to finish packing a day or two before the actual move—this eliminates last-minute rush.
Label and mark each box as it is filled to avoid confusion about the contents later on. For larger moves, color-coding is helpful.
A kitchen or dining room table covered with a blanket can be a useful work surface,
especially for packing fragile items such as china, glassware, figurines, knick-knacks, and other breakables.
When packing fragile items, be sure to leave two or three inches of space on top and
sides of carton to be filled with newspaper to act as a cushion, and make sure all
empty spaces in all cartons are filled with newspaper.
Boxes containing fragile items should be labeled as to contents and marked “FRAGILE,” “THIS END UP,” e.g., stereo equipment, computers, cups, glassware, figurines, crystal, etc.
Pack heaviest items first, less heavy items in the next layer, and the lightest on top.
Pack each box firmly. This prevents contents from shifting when lifted or in transit. However, it is important not to overload the box by squeezing items into tight spaces. A bulge
means you should remove something or repack the box.
For instructions on how to tape up your boxes, check out The Professional Way to Tape a Box.

Still have questions about packing? Give us a call!

Phone: (718) 665-5000

Email: info@brownstonebros.com