Small boxes are a godsend. Large boxes become too heavy and unwieldy fast. It’s a lot easier to deal with lots of small boxes rather than fewer big ones that are too heavy to lift. As a rule, try to keep all boxes under 50 pounds to make sure they’re manageable.

最好使用小纸箱子。大箱子笨重，不好挪动。相比较而言，多搬几个小箱子比搬大箱子更方便。

Keep all pairs or parts together. Curtain rod hangers¹, furniture screws, mirror bolts, and other little hardware should be bagged and taped to the underside of the piece with which they belong. Cords that go with any electrical items should be coiled and taped to the device too.

将成双的或组合在一起的物品放在一块儿。譬如像衣服架，镜子上的螺丝钉等等。

Take inventory². Label boxes clearly and carefully, using a permanent marker to write down the contents on top top and side of each box so they're easy to identify. Consider creating a spreadsheet with more detailed³ notes on what each box holds, so post-move if you're frantic⁴ for a measuring cup, say, you'll know exactly where to find it.

记一个物品清单。在每一个箱子上做好标记，方便之后辨认。

Take inventory. Label boxes clearly and carefully, using a permanent marker to write down the contents on top top and side of each box so they're easy to identify. Consider creating a spreadsheet with more detailed notes on what each box holds, so post-move if you're frantic for a measuring cup, say, you'll know exactly where to find it.

记一个物品清单。在每一个箱子上做好标记，方便之后辨认。

Fill boxes in layers. Put the heavy stuff on the bottom, medium weight next, and the lightest items up top. Use crushed paper or pieces of cardboard between the layers as dividers.

将箱子分层装满。把最沉的东西放在最下面，依次类推。