How to Pack Like a Pro:

Pack one room at a time. Label each carton with its destination (kids' bedroom, garage, storage, etc.) before you seal it.
Make sure you have enough wardrobe boxes. You really don't want to fold all of your hanger clothes (and then iron them after you unpack!)
Pack what you need least, first. (i.e., if you move in the spring, pack your winter clothing first).
Pack heavy items (anchors, gold bullion, etc.) in small boxes, and linens and towels in medium sized boxes.
Mark all boxes, designating room and box number.
Make a carton identification log to show the number of boxes packed per room, and the total number of cartons packed.
Start packing well ahead of the move so you can pack a couple of cartons a day.
Be sure to have plenty of "filling" material available.
Be sure that the bottoms of all your cartons are secured and will hold the weight of the contents.
Packing tape or gummed tape holds more securely than does masking tape. Pack heavier items toward the bottom of the box and lighter items toward the top.
Try to keep a per-box weight of 50 pounds or less; it makes moving a lot easier.
Always stack packed boxes as close as possible to where the movers will park the truck.

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