Before you start packing choose a proper place to do this.Do not spread all your packing and padding material around the whole house.If you do this you will need time to find the scissors or the adhesive type.Choose a place where you will work.It is recommended to be a place which is high and wide enough.You will need a space to place all your tools such as boxes,ropes,adhesive types,padding material,bags,tanks and etc.The height should be  according your body because there is no need to bend and all the time to take a box or soem other tool.This can be the kitchen table or top,a bed or a work bench.If you intent to use a place with polished and easy damaged surface make sure that you covered it and avoid any bumps and injuries (of the surface is too slippery you can drop the scissors and injure yourself).