Hiring a mover? Make sure you know their ground rules before you start packing. Here are a few easy clues that an item is taboo.
- It's irreplaceable. Moving mix-ups do happen, so make sure valuable goodies and family heirlooms stay with you.
- It's flammable. This includes the "duh" suspects like gasoline, lighter fluid, and bleach. But most moving companies even include aerosol products like hairspray and shaving cream on this list; cleaning products and certain paints may also be prohibited. Pack anything questionable in a separate box.
- It's alive. Plants, pets, and people generally aren't welcome aboard.
- It's perishable. Most movers impose strict limits on time and distance when shipping perishable foods, so double-check before packing the contents of your freezer.
- It's illegal. Of course this doesn't apply to you, but make sure your friend-of-a-friend leaves any and all contraband off the moving truck.
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