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Quick Tip: Prepare a Work Space

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Before you start packing, it's important to create a proper work surface, to eliminate back problems and overstraining your joints.

The work surface should be just below waist height, which could include a dining room table, a portable work bench, a bedroom dresser or bed. The area needs to accommodate all your packing supplies, including paper and bubblewrap. I prefer to use my bed or the kitchen table. Both are ideal heights and require very little bending or shifting.

If you're using surfaces that could get damaged by scrapes, then make sure you put down some protection, such as an old blanket or sheet.

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