You have already decide to move out from your present home.Have in mind that packing your stuff is the most hard and complicated point in the process of moving.No one exept you is responsible for this action.Don't worry-it is not so bad! You just will need to organize it and not to leave the mess to discourage you!May be you didn't think of so much things concerning your moving.It's time to do it.

Below some general packing tips which will help you to organize your packing.

Packing supplies

First of all be sure that you have to gather packing supplies before you start packing.It will be really wasting of time to stop packing because your boxes and bags have finished.You can ask your local market owner to keep for you some used but stable boxes -one or two weeks before start packing.Please have in mind that packed boxes should weigh less than 50 pounds,so the empty boxes not to be so big.On other hand you may search for a specialized store for supplies and buy new packing boxes. 

*Used but stable boxes

*New boxes

When start packing put the heavier items on the bottom of the carton box.You can use tha small spaces left for socks,scarves ,pillow cases and other small fabric items.After that make sure that all boxes can close properly and be sealed so the tops are flat.If you over pack a box your risk damage to the contents.Use hard self adhesive tape around the box and of course a label what is inside.

Packinfg special stuff

Pack small the small items in small boxes and place them in a large one.Lable all boxes.

Small ,loose items should be boxed or bagged and sealed securely before placing into a larger box.

If you want to move liquids ,either transfer them  into a suitable container or make sure that the lid is secured by taping it down.Compulsory put them into a waterproof bag ,tighten up the bag and place it into the rigth box.

Importnat point in the moving process is to keep an invetory list of each  box and its contents.This will be necessary if a box goes missing and you need to make a claim.

Also have in mind to keep a box with labe named "Load last,unload first" for the essentials you'll need when you arrive at your new place.

A good advice is not to use for packing your stuff standard garbage bags.They rip and tear pretty easily.If you want to pack linens and clothing in garbage bags ,purchase ticker bags ,heavy ones to ensure they don't burst during the move..

You also try to keep items from same room together as mush as possible.This will make it easier to sort contents after move.