Before you start packing, you need to get everything ready. Like with more or less everything in life, you need to get prepared to some extent. This just makes things much easier in the long run. Whether this is your first move or your fifth, you still need to know the basics of packing. If you usually leave the packing to professionals, it is time to stop what you are doing and listen to what we have to say to you. You will save stacks of money by packing yourself. And it doesn’t have to be a major nightmare as long as you know what to do and how to prepare and what you will need. In this article, we will cover the list of things you will need for packing boxes. Once you have everything you need and the list is completed, you can start packing for real then. But before doing any of that, you need to get your materials sorted out. When it comes to packing materials, you don’t have to best on the market. So it doesn’t have to cost you an absolute fortune. 1.    BoxesYou will indeed need lots of boxes. You don’t have to go out and purchase boxes. If you are on a budget, you could ask suppliers for spare boxes they don’t need. You will find that most companies would be happy to give you their used boxes. And don’t be put off by the term ‘used’. Most of the boxes might be used, but they are in immaculate condition. They will be more than handy for storing your goods. You could also ask friends for boxes or even look around bins. A lot of people throw away boxes that look brand new.2.    NewspaperNewspaper is a cheap material used for packing. It packs out boxes and can be used to wrap valuable items and fragile items like pictures and so forth. The good thing about newspaper is it’s something you probably have lying around the house. Ask friends if they have any too. 3.    CellophaneCelllophane is another great material for the safety of your items. You can pack out fragile items with this stuff to ensure nothing gets broken during transit.4.    Bubble wrapBubble wrap is highly effective for wrapping picture frames, and any fragile decorations. You might have this stuff lying about your home or you could easily buy it and it wouldn’t cost you a fortune. 5.    TapeDon’t forget the tape. You are going to need to ensure your boxes are taped up well so that nothing falls out of them. All your boxes must be taped up well. Some will have to be taped up several times. You could use general cellotape or brown tape or whatever works for you. 6.    LabelsAnd of course, you can’t possibly forget the labels. Buy some labels for definite. Every single box you are planning to take with you must be labelled by all means. This will make it much easier for you when you arrive at your new home. You will know exactly what is in each box. There aren’t loads to get but you must get all of these materials when you pack boxes. Packing can be easy if you know how to do it right. You also need to make sure you have all the right materials before you can begin. These six things listed above are a must. So jot them down on your list and once that’s done, you can start packing!