Packing Tips for the Home Office and Den

If you have to relocate, then it is a good idea to keep these home office packing tips in mind. It is often difficult to pack the home office right for the move, because there are many electronics, computers and important documents involved. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you pack everything in your home office correctly so that nothing is damaged or lost while moving.

The packing tips for your home office are categorized into different sections and for each there are different guidelines to follow so that the items are properly packed. New City Moving is able to offer expert tips so that you will correctly pack everything from books to furniture for the office.

New City Moving's Packing Tips - Home Office

A home office will almost certainly include important papers, such as legal paperwork and these should first be set aside so you can personally take them with you. On the High Value Inventory list you should add any computer equipment and other items that have a value of more than $100 / pound in order to receive the correct coverage.

• PC, printer, scanner and any other equipment
• Back-up all files on the computer using DVDs or other storage media
• Disconnect all the wires and cables
• Mark all the wires and cables so that it will be easy to assemble them later
• Remove all ink cartridges and toner
• Remove paper holders and feeders from printers, put protective wrapping around monitors and other hardware just as you would for other electronic devices
• Refer to the PC's user manual for more instructions and precautionary measures

Books

• Books that are about the same size should be packed together in small book cartons.
• Books should be packed so that they are flat or have the spine on the bottom of the box, because if the spine is facing up then the glue can break off from the binder.
• Any expensive or important books with value should first be wrapped individually and then packed.

Office Furniture

If you have modular furniture for the office then it will have to be taken apart before the day of the move comes. Tape can be used to mark where the individual pieces go and that makes it easier to put everything together again. The hardware, such as drawer pulls and screws, should be kept together in one spot. Ideal for this is a plastic bag or coffee can.

The Best Tips for Packing a Home Office

When you get around to finally putting the contents of your home office into boxes, then remember our tips for packing as you do so. As long as you properly pack the items there should be no problems during the move and everything will arrive at the new location in the same condition they were in the old place. On top of that, but by following these tips you will also have an easier time unpacking and thus putting everything neatly into its new place.