Here are some other things I've learned the hard way. I hope they make your move a bit easier. I think an easy, uneventful move is worth more than I've spent on any move I've made so far. Start packing early, but not too early. Two or three weeks seems about right.
Boxes are good.
Printing companies are a good source of same-sized boxes. Or, if you know somebody whose company has a lot of printing done, ask that person for the empties. Liquor stores are another good source of boxes. With two or three of these boxes, you can clean out a cupboard in 10 minutes. Protective paper is another issue.