1. Choosing the Right Box
Certain boxes lend themselves better to pack different household items. By following this professional guide, you will pack your belongings safely and efficiently, while saving money and time.

Box Type	Size	Items to Pack in Box
Small Box (Book Box)	17" x 12.5" x 12.5"	Books, records, papers canned goods, wine, liquor, tools, spices, heavy cook ware, frozen goods, refrigerated items.
Medium Box	18" x 18" x 16"	Pots and pans, linens (towels & sheets), shoes, games, small pictures, lamp shades, toys, silverware, purses, cooking utensils, plants, stereo components, odds & ends.
Large Box	18" x 18" x 24"	Basically anything that won't fit in the above boxes; cookie sheet pans, silver trays, games, pictures, blankets, pillows, lamps and lamp shades.
Extra Large Box	22" x 22" x 22"	Big lampshades, pillows, bedspreads, quilts, comforters, cushions, baskets and globes. Dishes, plates, bowls, saucers (on bottom layer); glasses, fragile figurines and nicknames (on top layer).
Dish Packing Box	18" x 18" x 27.5"	Dishes, plates, bowls, saucers (on bottom layer); glasses, fragile figurines and nicknames (on top layer).
Mirror box	Reg., 4 separate pieces	Pictures, mirrors, paintings, glass table tops, small pieces of marble. These things should be wrapped in paper pads before being boxed.
Wardrobe Box	21" x 20" x 47"	Hanging clothes only - wardrobes will be brought by movers on the day of the move for free use on local moves.
Lamp Box	13" x 13" x 40"	Lamps

2. Labeling Boxes
Label each box indicating its contents and into which room it will go. Pack fragile items carefully in separate boxes, and label the boxes that contain them as FRAGILE. Tape each box shut. Keep the weight of each box under 40 lbs.

3. Caution
Do not pack flammable items such as paint, gasoline, lighter fluids or other such items. Your moving consultant can assist you in answering your questions if you need to transport these materials.