These suggestions may help you.

DO’s

• Label all cartons with their basic contents and their designated room.
• Seal each carton securely with packing tape and be sure all items are well padded  and fit snuggly in the box or container.
• Pack lampshades in separate cartons.
• Wrap dishes separately. Nest cups and bowls. Stand plates, saucers, and platters on edge.
• Secure all movable parts on appliances and stereos with tape or special blocks.
• Small appliances should be well padded and packed in cartons.
• Pack heavy items (such as books) in small boxes; light weight items (such as linens) in large boxes.
• Defrost, clean, dry and deodorize all appliances prior to the move.
• Use your dresser drawers to move clothing. Cover to protect from soil.
• Drain garden hose, coil and connect ends. Tie or tape garden tools together.
• Keep all hardware from dismantled items together and have tools handy for reassembly.

DON’Ts

• Never pack heavy and fragile items together in same container.
• Do not use newspaper to wrap china or lampshades.   It smudges.
• Do not overfill or underfill a box.  This will prevent the box from crushing or breaking open.
• Never leave mirrors, framed pictures or breakables unprotected.  User a specially designed container or pad them well.
• A DEFINITE DON’T: NEVER MOVE FLAMMABLES, AEROSOL CANS, CAUSTIC MATERIALS OR EXPLOSIVES! EMPTY GASOLINE OR OTHER FUELS FROM ALL EQUIPMENT.