How you pack moving boxes for a move varies according to what you are packing, but there are some packing dos and don’ts that are basic. Here are a few of them.
The heavier items go on the bottom of your moving boxes. You don’t want a precious collectible squashed by your heavy waffle iron. That being said, it is a good idea to lay some towels or moving supplies such as bubble wrap on the bottom of the boxes for cushioning and to do the same at the top of the box before you seal it. Moving boxes will be stacked in your moving truck and the extra protection will save you grief at the other end of your move.
Use packing paper or newsprint to wrap items other than clothing, towels or anything soft. Use these soft, flexible items as a buffer between your more delicate wrapped items. Be sure to label the box as “Fragile” or “This Side Up” for maximum protection.
Don’t over pack your box. Fifty pounds seems to be the agreed limit on box weight no matter what size box you use. Anything heavier and you or your movers risk injury.
Put heavier items into smaller moving boxes. Books, for instance, are very heavy and if packed in a large box, they will be too heavy to lift or if you do manage to lift the box, the weight of the books may bust it open.