Tip #1 | ![Tip 1 photo tip--1_zpsw0htitnq.jpg](https://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--1_zpsw0htitnq.jpg) | Make packing easier by planning ahead. Gather up plenty of sturdy, corrugated cartons, packing paper, bubble wrap, sealing tape and marker pens, along with any furniture covers. |
Tip #2 | ![Tip 2 photo tip--2_zps2uuibykq.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--2_zps2uuibykq.jpg) | Boxes that are tightly sealed with packing tape will prevent dust from entering. |
Tip #3 | ![Tip 3 photo tip--3_zps97mbfdwc.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--3_zps97mbfdwc.jpg) | Wrap furniture legs with protective bubble wrap, furniture covers or pads to prevent scratching. Leave slipcovers on upholstered chairs and cover them with plastic chair covers.Tape or tie bed rails together. Mark the pieces for easier assembly later. Place covers or plastic bags on mattresses to keep them clean during storage. |
Tip #4 | ![Tip 4 photo tip--4_zpsepjvklqz.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--4_zpsepjvklqz.jpg) | Label boxes on all sides for easy identification. Keep a list (as well as pictures and descriptions) at your home or office for reference. Mark clearly all boxes containing fragile items.Make sure fragile boxes are placed on top of heavier, less delicate boxes. |
Tip #5 | ![Tip 5 photo tip--5_zpse1kqkgi2.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--5_zpse1kqkgi2.jpg) | Use valuable space inside dresser drawers and larger appliances, such as stoves and refrigerators, to store small items such as towels, linens and small, fragile items. Secure items in drawer by filling empty spaces with towels or packing paper. |
Tip #6 | ![Tip 6 photo tip--6_zpsuiheselw.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--6_zpsuiheselw.jpg) | Pack as much as you can in the same size boxes.
Fill boxes tightly, but take care to neither overpack nor underpack. (Bulging cartons tip when stacked, while half full boxes tend to collapse). Use wadded up newsprint, bubblewrap, rags, towels, or blankets to fill in empty spaces. For maximum protection seal cartons with tape. |
Tip #7 | ![Tip 7 photo tip--7_zpstmcrk4gc.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--7_zpstmcrk4gc.jpg) | Pack heavy items such as books and tools in small boxes. For easier handling limit the weight of all cartons, regardless of size, to 30lbs. or less. |
Tip #8 | ![photo d8e6ed91-91e4-4d6a-bcc9-bca3cb64eff5_zpsdrvvfrhn.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/d8e6ed91-91e4-4d6a-bcc9-bca3cb64eff5_zpsdrvvfrhn.jpg) | Clean and dry appliances before storing. Secure all movable parts with paper, or wedge and wrap a paper pad around each item for protection. During transport tape all doors shut, but remember to wedge them open for storage. |
Tip #9 | ![Tip 9 photo tip--9_zpsslvbsxav.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--9_zpsslvbsxav.jpg) | Pack books flat to protect their spines. Line cartons with plastic and fill empty spaces with packing paper. |
Tip #10 | ![Tip 10 photo tip--10_zpsjphgasrs.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--10_zpsjphgasrs.jpg) | Use lots of paper to pack dishes and glassware. Place a layer of packing paper inside the bottom and top of cartons. Wrap each dish and glass separately and cushion them with crumpled paper. Plates are best stacked on edge. |
Tip #11 | ![Tip 11 photo tip--11_zpsdeamlx3u.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--11_zpsdeamlx3u.jpg) | Hang clothes and draperies in wardrobe boxes. |
Tip #12 | ![Tip 12 photo tip--12_zpsvvvl5n78.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--12_zpsvvvl5n78.jpg) | Pack lamps and lampshades in individual boxes. Use plenty of clean paper or clothing for padding. |
Tip #13 | ![Tip 13 photo tip--13_zpsrypdfg0j.jpg](http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u375/priceangela14/tip--13_zpsrypdfg0j.jpg) | Pad mirrors and paintings with paper. Place them in special mirror packs or large boxes; mark boxes |