Leave until last the items that you need until moving day. Keep pairs and sets of things together. For example curtain rod hangers, mirror bolts, and other small hardware items should be placed in plastic or cloth bags and taped or tied to the item which they belong. Empty drawers of breakables, liquids, or anything that would puncture or damage other items. However, blankets, sweaters, towels and other lightweight goods may be left in drawers.
Colored paper draws attention to very small items.
Wind electrical cords, fastening them so that they won't tangle. Pack the boxes in layers with the heaviest items on the bottom, medium weight items next and lightest items on top. Avoid overloading the carton, but strive for a firm pack that will keep articles from shifting. The cover should close easily without forcing but should not bend inward. Seal all cartons tightly with packing tape Label all cartons clearly by marking on the two sides and the top.