Moving? Here’s some advice on how to pack before you move from the book “How to Survive a Move” (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $13.95), straight from people who’ve done it:

“Invest in bubble wrap! Sure, you could wrap all of your breakables in old newspapers, but that leaves behind messy newspaper ink. Plus it really doesn’t protect things much. Instead I bought a roll of bubble wrap at Wal-Mart. I wrapped all of my dishes and delicate items in it. Not a single thing was broken on my move!”

– Brandi Smith, DuBois, Pa., one move

“Schedule a “packing party’ with friends and neighbors the weekend before you move, and turn a monotonous task into a party. Have drinks and pizza for everyone and let people help.”

– Shonda J. Waxman, San Jose, Calif., four moves

“I recommend labeling your electronic cords when disconnecting things for a move. I would put a piece of tape at the end of each cord and label it with a number or letter and then put a piece of tape near the outlet where the plug belongs and label it with the same symbol. That way, things won’t be confusing when it’s time to reconnect.”

– D.L., Chicago, eight moves

“If you’re moving abroad, don’t bother bringing electrical appliances. When we moved, I brought the VCR and DVD player and even a mixer and waffle maker. Then I purchased a converter. It was a disaster! The converter was difficult to use, and my waffle maker was fried along with it. The mixer never worked at all. And the converter wasn’t powerful enough for the VCR and DVD player. In the end, I just bought everything abroad. It was a little more expensive, but at least I can have waffles again!”

– Beth, Oklahoma, eight moves

“Attention book collectors: Don’t fill up your boxes with books. Even a medium-sized box filled with books will be terribly heavy. Instead, line the bottom of your boxes with books, and then put lighter items on top of the books to fill the box up.”

– Steve Damon

“Never underestimate how much stuff you have. You will think that most of your packing is done when the furniture is gone. But you still have at least one more truckload to pack. Sure, it may seem like all you have left is a broom and dustpan in your closet, some clothes in the bedroom, some small boxes in the basement, and a few items in the garage, but watch out. Your junk will multiply in number and weight as you move from room to room.”

– John Seyer, Loveland, Colo., three moves

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