Of course, if you are moving across the country, there will be other details to consider. Boxes You will always need more boxes than you expect. Gathering enough boxes is sometimes a difficult task. One place to find boxes is a grocery store, although many stores now cut their cartons open, destroying them as they stock the shelves. Small shops may be a better source.
Hospitals also have sturdy boxes, often in a variety of sizes.
Large offices may have paper boxes with covers. It is worth a few phone calls if finances are tight and you don't want to spend money on the boxes. The easiest and quickest way to get moving boxes is to buy them from a moving company. Many companies sell used boxes at a reduced price. They are flattened, so they are easy to transport home, and are of a uniform size and shape, which makes packing the truck easier.