• Get matching boxes. I completely understand how tempting it is to try to save all your Amazon boxes or procure some boxes from a local grocery store. But hear me out—it’s worth it to get boxes that are all exactly the same size. I highly suggest bankers boxes for books and heavy, small items.
• Use clothing bags for clothing and linens. You can purchase plastic storage bags for moving all our “soft stuff” like clothing, bed linens, pillows, and even items like children’s toys. These bags fit a lot more than boxes and create a plush layer that is great to use as padding in your POD for furniture, mirrors (or other items that you are very concerned about protecting).
• Label everything. Even if the box you are packing seems “random,” try to resist the urge to label it that way or not label it. Instead, make notes on the boxes of any items you may try to find later. If you want to do a color-coded system, I recommend labeling all boxes.
• Declutter ruthlessly as you go. As I mentioned above, one of the best perks of packing your own boxes is you can simultaneously declutter your belongings as you go. I recommend getting rid of anything that you don’t use, you don’t love, or that you’ve outgrown in style. 

When you are ready to move your stuff – Call Cal’s Moving and Storage to help. 541-632-6580!