Cut down on moving costs by handling packing chores EVEN IF you’ve made the decision to have a professional mover handle everything related to your move for you, you may still have an interest in saving a few dollars. If that’s the case, says Robert Clay, vice-president of sales and marketing for Allied Van Lines, consider handling some of the packing chores yourself. “Most household goods,"" he -says, ‘can be divided into three categories: furniture, appliances and household goods. “Furniture and appliances, partly because they are often bulky and heavy, and sometimes 44 Glasses should always be packed open-mouth-down in boxes... .¥9 quite valuable, should be handled by an experienced professional mover. “Many household goods, how- ever, can be packed by a home- owner, thereby saving both the time and expense involved in having the mover take on the task. “This can, however, mean the goods are carried at the owner’s risk.” Household goods, according to Clay, can be anything from clothing, bedding and linens to books, children’s toys and small items of sentimental value. Personal and household clean- ing and maintenance supplies, if By Paddy Bateman Contributing Writer they are inflammable, can also often be economically packed by the householder. The same is true for caaned goods and other non-perishable foods. “The trick,’’ says Clay, ‘is to pack for maximum protection, to make sure your possessions arrive in the best possible damage-free condition. “That means not only using the right) containers, but also packing the right way.’’ The right way, he perhaps best explained glassware, Glasses should always be packed open-mouth-down in boxes that provide a cushion between each piece. That way, no matter how much adds, is through “they bounce around, there's little risk of chipping or breakage. It’s also an easier way to pack, because there’s no need to wrap each glass individually for protec- tion. When it comes to precious per- sonal possessions, like grand- mother’s antique cup collection, the experts say that far too many householders think wrapping the items in sheets or towels before putting them in their box will do the job. Wrong! Anything fragile should be wrapped in bubble-pack, and then placed in a box surrounded by styrofoam ‘‘peanuts’’ for absolute protection. It may take a bit more time, but the confidence in safe passage is STOREWIDE SALE ON ALL ITEMS iN STOCK e EES ie FINALLY A BED + Available in fabric & leather + Over 70 styles in stock + Non-sagging bed slats » Storage inside Good preces SITS AND SLEEPS W slg Sewice every day ... Shopping ts well worth the effort. And there won't be the problem of linens spread through a dozen or more boxes. Children’s toys should be packed with the favorites going in last. That allows them to play un- til just before you leave, and returns their most precious possessions almost immediately after you arrive. No one watts to add the tension created by a child who can't find a favorite teddy bear or doll the first night in a new home. Experts also suggest that if you're packing items with many sinall parts, like puzzles, tape the boxes closed to make sure none sli t. mp ou See Mark page 24 set ads Direct from the manufacturer *Custorn built closet organizer with or without drawers «Installed Do-it-yourself ‘Mirror Doors *Melamine finish *Elfa Baskets “Wire shelving *Accessories Showroom Open Mon.-Sat. 9-5 CANADIAN CLOSET “A family owned business since 1984" 1385 Crown St. N. Van. 986-4263 (Naturally Yours Carpets by Crossley. Now, more than ever, your best investment thanks to Crossley’s $5.00 sq.yd. Manufacturer's Rebate. Buy into afford. ° 1 able woven carpets with both the rich, natural charac- 4 ter of wool and the unmatched performance benefits 4 aftoday’s Monsanto Acrilan® Phas fibre. Choose from a wide variety of decorator colours in four popular patterns. And, rest assured that your investment is ao secure with Crossley’s Lifetime Wear Warrant. CROSSLEY Weaving art with innovation - WEARDNTED manne rive |S] [Buritt Bros. EI