BOXES
Use strong boxes and containers that can be secured tightly. Purchase special boxes for dishes and wardrobe to protect your items from damage.
Packing Tips
AUDIO-VIDEO
Pack audio-video equipment in their original boxes when possible. Label cables and tighten transit screws, tape them to the objects they are removed from.
PADDING
Cushion contents with packing material such as bubble wrap or newspaper. Save room by using towels and blankets to wrap fragile items.
RUGS & DRAPES
Have rugs and draperies cleaned before moving and leave them in their wrappings for the move.
WEIGHT
Avoid loading more than 50 pounds into one box.
ORGANIZE
Label each box and indicate: which room it should go in, whether it is fragile, if it should be loaded last so that it will be unloaded first.