Cushion the top and sides with paper to prevent shifting. The steadier the contents, the less chance of damages. Clothing Put hanging clothes in wardrobe boxes. Place shoes in medium size boxes. Use paper to protect and keep pairs seperated.
Pictures Use a picture box.
Line bottom of box with paper. Place picture in box, then stuff front, back and along the top with paper. It is sometime possible to pack more than one picture in a box. Packing of pictures is always required for long distance moves or moves into storage. On a local move there is no need to pack your pictures.