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Most moving companies will not remove anything that is screwed or attached to the walls. If you want to bring along your towel racks and cabinet appliances, be sure to have them removed and ready for loading prior to moving day.

If you have the original box your video recorder came with, packing will be a cinch. Most electronic packages come with Styrofoam inserts that are specifically molded to adhere to the contours of your device, providing the perfect protection. If you don't have the original box, wrap all of the cords and cables together before wrapping the object in protective padding. Be sure to have enough filler material in the carton to keep your video recorder from shifting during transportation.

You can prevent certain items such as garden hoses and washing machine tubes from leaking by sealing them in sealable plastic bags. Make sure to drain all of these items and wrap them in something absorbent like an old towel before you pack them into the trailer.