- Packing/UnpackingPacking
Create game plan for both packing and unpacking
Packing/Unpacking room orders
Create an inventory
Keep track of everything in detailed, organised list
Plan your help
DIY, hire moving service or get help from friends?
Giveaway unwanted items before packing
Donate or sell any unwanted items!Bags/boxes
Mark number of boxes in each room on your phone for quick inventory check check
Ensure boxes aren't missing / misplacedEnsure boxes aren't missing / misplacedNote app in phone
Pack heavier items into smaller boxes
Small boxes, tapes and wraps
Protect your valuables
Photograph valuables for insurance purposesPhotograph valuables for insurance purposes
Protect breakables
bubble wraps, clothes, wrapping paper
Collect packing material
Check local store for free card boxes
Use what you have for padding
Substitute such as comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, etc.Substitute such as comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, etc.
Pack how you will unpack
Pack the last items to be unpacked, first; and first item to be unpacked, last
Pack a moving day box
e.g. personal necessities or items for unpacking on the first day
Put a big star/mark on top and sides of "unpack first" boxes
Markers
Label any boxes that don't need to be unpacked
e.g. Some old costumes or yearbooks
Label top and sides of boxes
Be specific (e.g. Kitchen, table cloths, pots and pans)
Do not pack anything that cannot be replaced
- Packing/UnpackingUnpacking
Clean your new home first
Deep clean everywhere
Use post-its to mark doors, drawers and cabinets
Label drawers, cabinets so everyone know exactly what goes where
Follow your game plan created and unpack efficiently
Set time and unpack room by room
Wear something that allows you to carry tools
Unload containers to designated areas
Organize as you go
Organise each storage as you unpack instead of shoving randomly
Recycle leftovers after unpacking
Label rooms for moving service staff / helper
- Packing/UnpackingPacking
Create game plan for both packing and unpacking
Create an inventory
Plan your help
Giveaway unwanted items before packing
Mark number of boxes in each room on your phone for quick inventory check check
Pack heavier items into smaller boxes
Protect your valuables
Protect breakables
Collect packing material
Use what you have for padding
Pack how you will unpack
Pack a moving day box
Put a big star/mark on top and sides of "unpack first" boxes
Label any boxes that don't need to be unpacked
Label top and sides of boxes
Do not pack anything that cannot be replaced
- Packing/UnpackingUnpacking
Clean your new home first
Use post-its to mark doors, drawers and cabinets
Follow your game plan created and unpack efficiently
Wear something that allows you to carry tools
Unload containers to designated areas
Organize as you go
Recycle leftovers after unpacking