Do-It-Yourself Packing
By Arnold Kling, and HomeFair.com™

If you choose to use a moving company, you can save hundreds of dollars by packing some things yourself. However keep in mind that the mover probably will not accept liability if the items you packed are damaged during the move - when there is no visible damage to the exterior of boxes.

• Pack heavy items in small boxes.
• Protect mirrors, glass-framed pictures and artwork with a protective glass tape and bubble wrap.
• Label all boxes clearly. Mark breakable items "Fragile."
• Pack glassware in a carton specifically designed for that purpose. Pack plates on their edges, not flat.