The first vitally important thing is to choose your Brisbane moving packing supplies carefully. It is definitely worth the small expense to buy boxes specifically designed for moving – they are stronger and are designed to absorb the impact of the knocks and bumps when moving. Top quality tape is a must - you may save a dollar on cheaper tape but that saving is blown away when the tape breaks and the contents of the box crash to the floor.

With box sizes, you should get a range of small, medium and large. Generally smaller boxes can handle more weight and are ideal for heavier items such as books, papers and the like. Packing paper is also essential but again you need to make sure that you use the right kind. Old newspapers may seem to work well, but only use it as filler – don’t use it to wrap items. The ink in newsprint can stain fine dishes, cups, glasses and clothing. Plain packing paper can be purchased from most removal companies and is worth spending the few extra dollars.

The next key to successful packing is not to pack what you don’t need. Donate to your favourite charity, or throw away, everything that you don’t need. Old clothes and the bits and pieces that accumulate over the years that you never see or use. If you don’t give them away they will cost you time to pack and unpack and removal time and cost. Why not take the opportunity to clear your home of unwanted clutter.

When you start packing, just pack one room at a time. Label every box and keep a paper list of what is in each box. Another really good idea is to buy a set of cheap colored tapes from your local hardware store. Allocate a different colour of tape to each room in the house and put a strip of tape across the top of each box. Then when you arrive at your new house, each box is cleverly colour coded to its destination. This little tip will save you time and will also save you money if a Brisbane removals company is moving the boxes for you.

When packing boxes, place heavy items on the bottom, medium weight items in the middle and light items on the top. Be sure to add cushioning between each layer. Add more cushioning to protect fragile items. And don’t be tempted to put only heavy items in single boxes as these boxes will be too heavy to carry or could result in back injuries.

The final tip about packing for your home move is one that will save you lots of stress. Leave lots and lots of time for packing. Most people significantly underestimate the amount of time needed to pack. Start packing as far in advance of your move as possible. The last thing you want is still to be frantically packing when moving day arrives. Happy packing!