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Tips for Packing Up Your Entertainment Room

SelectStorage January 20, 2017 Comments Off on Tips for Packing Up Your Entertainment Room 744

As you wind down to your move date, you will need to learn how to pack up your entertainment room. It will take a lot of patience and time to ensure you do not damage any of your electronics. Below, we will go over some of the steps you need to take to properly pack your entertainment room for a move.

  1. Take Time to Disconnect Items

You do not want to simply pack your items and leave them connected to each other or devices. You should take pictures of how all of your items are plugged in and connected, this way, there is no question when you go back to install them in your new home.

You should also label every piece of equipment to make sure that you do not lose any pieces. For instance, if you have 10 washers with bolts and they are in three sizes, you need to know which ones go to each electronic.

You do need to take out all DVDs and CDs from their respective places and put them in their cases. From there, you can start to unplug all of your electronics and wrap up the cords and pieces.

  1. Protect the Screens

You should take some time to protect all of the screens to your electronics. The best protective items to use include bubble wrap or even the protective sleeves that initially come with your electronics when you purchase them.

  1. Choose the Right Material

When you go to move your electronics, you want to make sure that you choose the right material to use with your items. Some materials are not a good idea to use. For example, packing peanuts will stick to your electronics. You want to stay away from any items that have static.

The best items to use include towels, blankets, air pockets, and bubble wrap. No matter what option you choose, make sure you secure the protective material, so that it remains on your items.

  1. Keep Electronics Upright

You want to make sure that you keep your electronics upright. If you place them in an awkward position or you place them upside down, you will find that they may become damaged. Since electronics do damage easily, you want to avoid shaking them around or knocking them into other objects.

  1. Watch the Box Weight

If you have small electronics and you need to place them into a box, make sure that you do not pack the box too full, as it may break on you and leave your electronics busted on the ground.

If you need to pack up your entertainment room, take some time to learn more about how to protect your items and pack them correctly. You want to avoid placing your electronics around water and humidity.

As you pack up your entertainment room, make sure you take your time and do not rush the process. If you need help with these items, make sure that you hire a professional who can assist.

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2017-01-20
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