Packing Supplies:
Here’s a list packing supplies that will come in handy:

• Plastic bags and labels for easy identification.
• Foam peanuts, Styrofoam pellets or "popcorn."
• Tissue or craft paper for delicate packing jobs.
• Corrugated paper rolls for figurines and fragile items.
• Gummed tape (1 1/2 to 2 inches wide) and/or strong twine for sealing cartons.
• Markers and labels for identifying contents of cartons.
• Notebook and pencil for carton identification log.
• Scissors and/or sharp knife.

Packing Pointers:
You need to have a game plan, before actually packing-up. For example:

• Do not pack all the rooms together or haphazardly, just one room at a time. It will make your unpacking convenient.
• Start packing in advance, may be a couple of boxes or cartons a day.
• Don’t forget to label the boxes with the room specification and number. If possible also put an identification mark.
• Keep a note of the number of boxes packed per room along with the total number of cartons.
• If possible leave space in your log to put in special comments or note the carton condition or location if it is of high value. Inform your mover of any high value item if required.
• Remember to carry enough “filling” material.
• Definitely use strong cartons that can hold your heavy weight materials.
• You can use packing tape or gummed tape instead of masking tape.
• While packing, place heavy items at the bottom and the lighter items on top.
• The advised weight should be 50 pounds or less per box.

 Packing Dishware:

• Get a medium sized carton and fill the bottom line with crumpled packing paper.
• With packing paper stacked neatly in place on a work table, center one plate on the paper.
• Grasp a corner on several sheets of packing paper and pull the paper over the plate until sheets completely cover the plate.
• Stack a second plate on and, moving clockwise, grasp a second corner and pull sheets over the second plate.
• Stack a third plate. Grasp remaining two corners, folding two sheets of each corner (one at a time) over the plate.
• Turn your wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your packing paper.
• Re-wrap the entire bundle: start with one corner of packing paper and pull two sheets over the bundle, cover bundle with next corner, then the third corner; and finally, the fourth.
• Seal the bundle with packing tape.
• Place the bundle of dishware in a medium-size box so that the plates are standing on edge.  

 Packing Cups:

• With packing paper in place on the work table, position one cup six to eight inches from one of the corners.
• Now pull the near corner of the paper up and over the cup.
• Nest a second cup directly on top, with handle to left (second cup should "nest" itself in packing paper folded over the bottom cups).
• Pull the two side corners up and over, one at a time, and tuck corners inside the top cup.
• Hold the bottom and top cup in position and roll cups to the remaining corner. Fragile mixing bowls may be rolled in the same manner.
• Delicate cups, like china, should be wrapped one at a time. Antique glass or china should be stuffed with crumpled tissue and wrapped one at a time.

 Packing Glasses and Stemware:

• Stuff glasses and stemware with crumpled tissue or packing paper before wrapping.
• Lie on the corner of packing paper and roll it one or two full rotations (depending on size); pull sides of packing paper up and over glass/stemware and continue rolling to the far corner.
• Corrugated paper rolls or cellular boxes may be used for added protection.
• Place glasses and stemware toward the top of your box. Heavier items (dishware, pitchers , etc.) should be placed toward the bottom of the box.

Specialized Packing Tips
The itemized list of separate household item is infinite. But you can pack most of them by the help of our packing pointers; moreover we have incorporated some additional packing tips for major items. If you require a more elaborate list of how to pack special items, then just drop us a line.

Bureau Drawers: try to minimize the load to avoid damage. Remove firearms and any items that might break or leak. Your firearms should be registered with a van line representative along with the serial number before the move.

Canned Goods and Other Non-Frozen Food: Pack upright with not more than 24-30 cans per carton. Don't attempt to move perishables. Wrap glass containers and boxed foods separately and then pack in small cartons.

Frozen Foods and Plants: these items are delicate and perishable in nature, therefore your mover is prohibited from accepting these packed items when your shipment is being transported more than 150 miles and/or delivery will not be accomplished within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of loading. Frozen food shipped within these guidelines must be packed in a freezer which at time of loading is at normal deep-freeze temperature.

Clocks: Grandfather clocks should be prepared for moving by expert servicemen. Remove or secure pendulum in large clocks.

Drapes and Curtains: you can either hang the drapes over crossbars in wardrobe cartons or pack fold them in clean cartons. Remove the curtains from rods, fold and pack them in cartons.

Flammables and Combustibles: liquids or items that supports combustion should not be packed because pressure, collision, leakage etc can stimulate them resulting in explosion. This can cause damage to your as well as others property. In such case movers are not liable for any damage.

Lamps and Lampshades: take out every detachable part from the lamp shade. Detach the bulbs, harps, shades etc and pack them individually. Roll up the cord. You may pack the lamps with your bedding or warp them separately, place in a upright position in a clean, tissue-lined carton. Wrap harp and finial (decorative knob) with packing paper and tape to inside wall of carton that contains shade. Do not use newspaper to wrap the shades as it might stain the shades instead use folds of tissue paper and place upright in a tissue lined carton.

Medicines: carry with you the frequently or daily used medicines. Seal caps with masking tapes for rest of the medicines, wrap and pack upright in small cartons.

Mirrors, Paintings and Pictures: Large wall or dresser mirrors will be taken down by the movers and placed in special cartons. For added safety, place tape diagonally across mirror to protect better against damage. Do not place newspaper directly against paintings. Tell your agent about valuable paintings for special care. Wrap small mirrors, pictures, paintings, and frames and place on edge in cartons. Place large pictures and paintings on edge in heavy cardboard containers.

Personal Computers and Video Recorders: try to pack expensive electric items or appliances in their original carton. Other wise arrange for strong, tough, corrugated cartons. Use protective pads at the bottom, wrap with a blanket or protective pads all around. Place extra padding between the carton and the computer or video recorder. Wrap cords separately; label to identify usage and place in a plastic bag away from delicate surfaces. Non-detachable cords should also be wrapped. Place cords between the padded computer or video recorder and the carton. Don’t forget to backup data from the computer before commencing for the move.

Silverware: Wrap each piece in cloth or low sulphur content paper to prevent tarnishing. Use an old blanket or moving pad as a wrap to prevent scratching the silverware chest.

Tools: do not move flammable; therefore drain the fuel from the power tools before prepping for a move. Pack the tools in small, durable cartons. If valuable then wrap individually.

Waterbed Mattresses: Drain all water from the waterbed and, grasping internal baffle systems with external vinyl, fold mattress 20 inches at a time. Adjust folds to avoid making creases across individual baffles. Consult your owner's manual for special instructions concerning the care and transportation of your mattress. Do not place your mattress in a carton with sharp or pointed objects.

Cars and Motorcycles: disconnect the motorcycle batteries; drain the fuel of cars and motorcycles about to be shipped. Antifreeze for automobile should be sufficient to protect against cold in winter.