Tape remote controls and cables for electrical appliances to the back of the relevant appliance.
Wrap white china etc in butcher's paper before protecting with newspaper - it keeps them white.
Make sure the following are alwayson hand-
extra boxes
tape
marking pens
newspaper
a small toolkit
garbage bags
When dismantling beds make sure that all screws, nuts & bolts etc are taped to the relevant piece of furniture - makes reassembly for that first night rest a breeze!
Save room by packing breakables amongst towels, blankets and clothing (make sure the boxes are marked FRAGILE!)
Use your luggage instead of boxes for packing clothes.
Important documents, money, jewellery and other valuables are best carried with you on the day.