Even if you can't wait to live in your new house, curb your enthusiasm and resist the urge to cram all your possessions any which way into boxes. 1 Pack one room at a time if possible, and start with items that are least often used. 2 Write down a list of everything you are packing, in particular if it's valuable. Books, CDs, expensive clothes. Also, take note of which item is in which box. 3 Use sturdy boxes. Fill the box to the brim and seal the lid. That way, you can easily stack boxes on top of one another. 4 Tape the bottom of the box securely so that it doesn't give way. 5 Never fill a box until it is so heavy that you can't lift it safely. Spread the heavy items over a few boxes. Balance boxes with lighter items like towels or soft toys. Pack the lighter items on top. 6 Use bubble wrap or newspapers when packing fragile items. However, newsprint may smudge so use newspaper selectively. Clean paper can be purchased...
