Top 20 Packing Tips

When you're in the middle of your move and you're determined to squeeze that Oxford dictionary into an already-full box labeled books, remember that either you or your spouse or the mover will have to lift it. And what about that garbage bag full of linens? It looks like it will hold...that is if it doesn't encounter anything sharp.

Before you start second-guessing your packing skills, read these top 20 tips for ensuring your stuff is moved without exploding, leaking or breaking.

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