However, using them can be false economy. Moving boxes are sturdy and of uniform size, making them easier to handle and stack than assorted grocery boxes. Special dish packs, wardrobe cartons, mirror boxes, and other containers will keep your things safer during the move. Making Your Move To save money, wrap your dishes in clean paper so they don't have to be rewashed. You can wrap other things in newsprint.
Newspaper is cheap and works for packing around things in boxes, but it is dirty.
The ink will rub off on your hands and clothes as you work and on the things you pack it around. Consider purchasing clean wrapping paper instead. You also can buy bubble wrap and packing peanuts. If you know ahead of time that you will be moving, you can save original packing materials from items you purchase. You also will need packaging tape to seal boxes and rope for tying off your load.