All the bulbs and shades are
carefully removed from the base unit and packed in sturdy cartons
labeled "fragile". Items like wall hanging, artifacts etc are
wrapped individually with bubble wrap, blankets or towels and packed "'flat
items" on their edges. For pictures, mirrors etc, both sides are
covered with bubble wrap and heavy cardboard and subsequently binded
with tape.
Lawn and Garage items Packing
Before packing, all gasoline and
oil must be removed from items like lawn mowers, weed eaters, chain saws
and other equipment and the batteries must be disconnected. After
tightly securing the lid, the moving parts must be immobilized. Long
garden tools can be strapped into a bundle while heavy power tools are
put in a sturdy box and the empty space is filled with newspaper.
Art and Antiques Packing
Any item requiring specialist care
such as antiques or paintings are packed in internal wooden crates, that
are measured exactly to fit and protect the individual items. Each piece
is individually wrapped in bubble wrap. The bottom of a large box is
padded with crumpled newspaper or Styrofoam peanuts and the items are
given plenty of space in the placement. Lots of packing material is put
on the sides, between items and on top.