Packing is tedious but it can be pretty basic too. Nevertheless, even basic things can be forgotten or overlooked if it is your first time to pack. For instance, in your aim to save money you should not use just any packing boxes. It's always important that you use the most appropriate boxes every time. If you are packing books, for instance, you should use book boxes. Only a sturdy box will be a good alternative. But you should not use large boxes as doing so will make the box too heavy when full of books. This could cause the boxes to tear. And this may even beak the backs of the movers as well.
 
When packing your books, you should put the big books inside first. Smaller books should be used to fill the spaces instead. And when loading the truck or trailer always load the heaviest boxes first and put them at the bottom. Lighter items are placed on top.
 
Packing paper would be most useful to prevent items from bumping inside the box while it is in transit. Bubble wraps would also be helpful in protecting your things. With more cushion, your things will not easily get broken. The packing paper and bubble wrap can also be used to fill gaps so things will not bump each other. And no matter what you are packing, it's important that you seal the bottom and the top of the box well.