A desk lamp is perfect for creating a pleasant workspace and a great accent to any home office. If you want the same motivating atmosphere in your new home, you can take your favorite lamp with you.
Here's how to lighten things up and pack your functional and stylish lamps:
- Prepare tall boxes that you can get from your moving company. Pick a size that's appropriate for your table lamp. Have bubble wraps, packing paper, packing tape, and marker ready.
- Make sure the bottom of the box is taped properly and will carry the weight of the lamp. Line the bottom of the box with bubble wraps or crushed packing paper for cushioning.
- Detach the bulb and shade. Your hands must be clean and dry before you remove the parts for safety. The cord should be wrapped around the base of the lamp. Professional movers remind everyone to not use packing tape on the cord as it can stick to the paint and ruin the outer coating; rather, you can tuck the plug end securely into the wrapped cord.
- Roll the lamp in bubble wrap and secure with packing tape. Be sure the lamp is adequately wrapped and protected.
- Fold and tape the edges of the bubble wrap to secure the base and top. This should make the lamp completely covered and protected.
- Place the table lamp inside the box base down. If the box has enough room for another lamp, pack the other lamp next to the first, base to base.
- Fill any space with packing paper or bubble wraps so the lamps are safe during transport.
- Seal the box with a packing tape and label it accordingly with "Fragile" and "This side up." You can also put the location and contents. This will help movers to identify items that should be placed in a secure spot on the moving truck.
These step-by-step guide from professional movers will help in making your future home office inviting, and won't make your moving day dim and drab!
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