You are moving. What is the best way to pack for this move? The first thing to pack is the stuff that you have stored away. Pull out holiday decorations, gift wrap supplies and old baby clothes that cannot be parted with and pack them up. The items that you will be packing, at this point, will be things that should not be needed between now and moving day. This packing can start four to five weeks out from moving day.
Four weeks before moving day
The next thing to pack is out of season clothes. If you are moving to a different climate save some items to use once you arrive in the new location. When packing up bulky sweaters and puffy coats, use vacuum-sealed storage bags. This will reduce the amount of space these bulky items will take up in boxes. Consider packing out of season clothes four weeks before moving day.
Next wrap up fragile items. If you are moving , you probably will not be hosting a party. Time to pack up all of the dishes that are not used daily. The china can be carefully wrapped as well as any crystal or silver. Make sure that all dishes are packed carefully, using bubble wrap for protection. Also make sure to label boxes as fragile.
Three weeks before moving day
Three weeks from moving day it is time to pack up guest rooms and any rooms that are not often used. As a part of packing up guest rooms, break down beds, warp dressers and if there is a rug on the floor, go ahead and foll it up. Remember, anything that can be done ahead of time will save time on moving day.
Two to three weeks before moving day
Artwork and home decor is the next focus these items are nice to look at but certainly not necessary part of life. Artwork and home decor can be packed up two to three weeks from moving day. Also at this point, it is time to start packing up books. If you are a big reader, make sure to leave out a couple of books in case there is time to read. Remember when packing books to use small boxes or combine the books with lighter items so that the boxes are not too heavy.
Two weeks before moving day
Two weeks out it is time to pack up the linens. Leave out an extra set of sheets and towels and pack up all of the rest. A good place for towels and sheets is with fragile items or use them to fill heavy boxes. Be sure to label boxes so you can find things when you reach your destination.
One to two weeks before moving day
One to two weeks out it is time to pack up kids toys. Pro tip, pack kids toys while the kids are not home or napping. Before packing toys, consider donating or selling toys that are not longer used. Now is the time to pack adult hobby gear. Decisions can be made about what to keep and what should go with these items too.
One week before moving day
One week before moving day it is time to pack up clothes, shoes and accessories. Leave out clothes that can be worn between now and moving day. These clothes can be packed in a suitcase. Pro tip for packing shoes. Wrap shoes in tissue paper and then in bubble wrap. If you follow this pro tip your shoes will be ready to wear when they are removed from the box.
Two to three days before moving day
The last thing to pack when moving is your kitchen. This room should not be packed until two to three days before the moving day. This room should not be packed until two to three days before moving day. There are items in the kitchen that get used every day. Those items should be saved for last, but items like small appliances, fondue pots and cookie sheets can be packed. Purge the pantry. Fill a box with items that you will need right away when you get to your destination. This box could include paper plates, glasses, coffee maker, utensils, paper towels and soap.
Moving to a new home is exciting, but can also be a lot of work. Knowing best way to pack, in what order can help the move go as smoothly as possible. Prep work makes the dream work. Here is to a stress-free moving day.