In life, there are people and objects who are invaluable for a specific task or chore to be done, but they never are thanked, get the respect that they deserve or are given any special commendation. They are the unsung chores who make the world go around and they can be seen in every facet of life. When it comes to moving, the most useful, important and essential object of all is a humble box. A cardboard container may seem boring and practical but it is the main tool, to safely convey all your goods from one address to another. Without them, a move would be much more difficult, but with them they are can go without a hitch. All this being said, having plenty of boxes won’t be enough to conquer your relocation, so if you want to know more about packing your goods, in hopes of things becoming simpler, then read on. Before packing begins, you should take the chance to assess all of your goods. For a packing process to go smoothly you must sort everything, so that you can place similar items together. This will help make it easier when placing things inside container because everything will be a comparable shape, so they will stack easier. You should also do this so that fragile goods are separate from bulky items, and items such as clothes are isolated from sharp objects. You should also decide whether you want to keep certain goods, because packing unsuited, old and useless ties and taking them to your new address is a waste of time and energy. See if there is anything you can throw away, recycle, sell, donate or give to friends, family and colleagues. This will cut down the amount of packing you have to do and maybe make some money or help others in the process. When it comes to boxes, there are two main types; plastic and cardboard. Cardboard is the most commonly used type because they are easily available in bulk, are cheap, come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, can be easily torn up and thrown away when used, can be easily recycled, are biodegradable and if they remain intact you can save them for other purposes. The main weakness of cardboard boxes is that they can be flimsy, and fall apart easily if they make too much damage and can fall apart if the contents are too heavy. Plastic boxes are much sturdier, keeping your good inside safer, and they will be much less likely to break apart. They will prevent liquids from getting to your contents and can often come with lids, handles and wheels. Their sturdiness can also prove useful later as they will be intact after the move and can be used for other purposes and even given to anyone else about to move. The downside is they are more expensive, are more difficult to recycle and do not biodegrade, Whichever you use, you should load each container carefully. Place goods inside so they are stacked neatly and won’t move about. You can put bubble wrap and polystyrene inside just in case to prevent movement and things being bashed about. Never fill the box fully, because doing so can make them to heavy to lift and they may not be able to bear the weight. Once filled, seal them tightly, possibly using adhesive tape and label them with what is inside, whom they belong to and where they are going. Boxes are your main weapon against packing, so follow these tips and tackle you’re your move successfully.