A technique favored by most people as well as professional packers is numbering each of your cardboard boxes and then noting down the number as well its contents in a notebook. This way no one can know about the contents of a box en route. Another popular technique is color coding the moving boxes using colored stickers and then writing down the contents either in a notebook or on the inside of the flap of the box. Moving boxes containing fragile items should be clearly marked to avoid damage. Also, these packing boxes should be well balanced during transit and should not be placed under any heavy load. Also using moving supplies such as bubble wrap is helpful.
Apart from labeling the moving boxes, it is also important to follow a few rules while packing boxes. As much as possible, pack your items in cardboard boxes of identical sizes. The moving boxes used should neither be too small or too large. It’s also important to balance the weight of the boxes. If everything inside a box is lightweight (but not fragile), it should be layered with something heavier. For instance, a box containing clothes and bed sheets is not likely to weigh much, so adding a few cook wares or heavy pans should even out the weight. This is helpful in piling up the boxes in a stable stack to save space.
A last bit of advice would be to make sure that the things you’ll need right away should be placed in a box that goes last in the truck. The whole process of moving should be a lot easier for you now that you know how to organize your moving boxes. It’s sure to save you a lot of trouble!