Pack cartons snugly - Use unprinted newspaper (ink stains) to fill in "holes". Fill to the top, when stacked, half-full cartons tend to crush. Wrap items that could be scratched or crushed.

Stay under 50 lbs. per carton - Someone has to lift it, if its too heavy the bottom can fall and damage the contents. Tape each carton securely, do not use masking tape.

Use a Bisson Dishpack for fragile items - The individual sections inside the carton are designed to hold plates in one section, glasses and stem-ware in another, and cups in a third. Pack dishes on edge, side by side and at the bottom of the carton.

Point cup handles and pitcher spouts - toward the center of the carton, never next to the sidewall.

Pack books and records on end in a small carton - Valued books should be wrapped in paper or tissue first. Nest lamp shades separately in lightly crumpled paper.

Do not pack flammables, aerosols, bleach, corrosives or plastic squeeze bottles - Its best to take them in your car, or give them away. Tape shut food boxes and medicines.

Avoid liquids - Tightly sealed glass containers may be wrapped and packed if there is no danger of freezing in transit.

Mark your packed cartons well - It will be much easier for you to find what you are looking for.

Prepare a 'First Day' carton - Pack a few dishes, soap, towels, toilet paper, toys, a lamp, etc.

Use "natural" containers - Leave clothing in bureaus and dressers. Be sure to remove heavy, fragile or flammable items.

Protect mirrors, pictures and glasses in flat cartons - Small pictures can be wrapped and packed on edge in medium cartons.

Use common sense - Make sure everything is well padded and secure from movement inside the carton.