- Choose the appropriately-sized box. For heavy items, such as books, use a small box. For lighter items, like throw pillows, use a larger box.
- Assemble your box. Fold down the flaps on the bottom of the box — smaller flaps should be folded down before the larger flaps. Then apply moving tape to the seam. If you’re packing something heavy, apply extra tape.
- Crumple up pieces of packing paper and place them on the bottom of the box for cushioning.
- If the items you’re packing are fragile, wrap them with packing paper. Use tissue paper for especially delicate items such as china.
- Place each item in the moving box. Be sure to pack similar items in boxes, which makes unpacking much easier.
- Pack the box as tightly as possible without overcrowding it.
- Add extra packing paper to the top of your box if there’s extra room, so your items cannot move around while they travel.
- Once your box is packed, secure the box with packing tape. Boxes should always be taped shut to easily stack during transport.
- Label your box with its main contents and the room it belongs to.
More detailed packing tips can be found here.
