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Once you start packing, make sure to jot down a brief description of all the contents you pack within a given box and which room it is intended for. This way, you'll be able to keep tabs on all of your belongings and expedite the unpacking process once you reach your new home.

When you're deciding on what to keep and what to sell or donate, there are a few items that you should toss out: any clothes that are torn, old panties and bras, holey socks, and panty hose to name a few. It's very unlikely that someone would want these tatty garments, so don't bother trying to sell or donate them. Go ahead and just throw them away to lessen your clutter of clothes.

As a rule of thumb, you should have three different sizes of boxes for packing your possessions. Smaller boxes should be used for your heavier articles such as books and canned goods; larger boxes are meant for somewhat bulkier items like pots, pans, and small kitchen appliances; and you should reserve the largest boxes for lightweight items like blankets, pillows, shoes, and toys.