--- {"type":"list","title":"Packing and Unpacking Tips","listId":5056,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips","visibleItemTotal":23,"creator":{"id":"AngelaChan","name":"Angela Chan","url":"https://listium.com/@AngelaChan"},"stats":{"views":1018,"likes":3},"category":"home & garden","publishedAt":"2016-12-21T02:34:55.535Z","updatedAt":"2016-12-21T02:34:55.535Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Tips","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":5,"name":"Image","type":"Image"},{"id":2,"name":"Remarks","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":3,"name":"Materials Required","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":6,"name":"Checked","type":"Symbols","format":"checkbox"}]} --- # Packing and Unpacking Tips By [Angela Chan (@AngelaChan)](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan) 1018 views · 3 likes Published 21 December 2016 · Updated 21 December 2016 Category: home & garden Overwhelmed by moving your whole life to your new place? Here are some packing and unpacking tips to make your life so much easier! ## Items ### 1. [Create game plan for both packing and unpacking](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/1/create-game-plan-for-both-packing-and-unpacking) Item ID: `1` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gzhnfvjl1ne7cemhzkuq.jpg) - Remarks: Packing/Unpacking room orders - Materials Required: - - Checked: true ### 2. [Create an inventory](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/2/create-an-inventory) Item ID: `2` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ye6g4g621ekvojaneqh0.jpg) - Remarks: Keep track of everything in detailed, organised list - Materials Required: - - Checked: true ### 3. [Plan your help](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/3/plan-your-help) Item ID: `3` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vwtaxhm9akhmvjxbv00x.jpg) - Remarks: DIY, hire moving service or get help from friends? - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 4. [Giveaway unwanted items before packing](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/4/giveaway-unwanted-items-before-packing) Item ID: `4` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ci72xsp2pslogrrmjyoa.jpg) - Remarks: Donate or sell any unwanted items! - Materials Required: Bags/boxes - Checked: false ### 5. [Mark number of boxes in each room on your phone for quick inventory check check](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/5/mark-number-of-boxes-in-each-room-on-your-phone-for-quick-inventory-check-check) Item ID: `5` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ipdxz6x2os8xkwresglu.png) - Remarks: Ensure boxes aren't missing / misplacedEnsure boxes aren't missing / misplaced - Materials Required: Note app in phone - Checked: false ### 6. [Pack heavier items into smaller boxes](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/6/pack-heavier-items-into-smaller-boxes) Item ID: `6` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mo2fx1ri3gjfx2syy3wi.jpg) - Remarks: - - Materials Required: Small boxes, tapes and wraps - Checked: false ### 7. [Protect your valuables](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/7/protect-your-valuables) Item ID: `7` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hlc95az6ne6ixzdrvu0a.jpg) - Remarks: Photograph valuables for insurance purposesPhotograph valuables for insurance purposes - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 8. [Protect breakables](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/8/protect-breakables) Item ID: `8` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/l3xylftjdauzfkj6eabx.jpg) - Remarks: - - Materials Required: bubble wraps, clothes, wrapping paper - Checked: false ### 9. [Collect packing material](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/9/collect-packing-material) Item ID: `9` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/sn8dnd29pbm7g80imv9u.jpg) - Remarks: - - Materials Required: Check local store for free card boxes - Checked: false ### 10. [Use what you have for padding](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/14/use-what-you-have-for-padding) Item ID: `14` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gnjbmflsspyo5blll10t.jpg) - Remarks: Substitute such as comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, etc.Substitute such as comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, etc. - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 11. [Pack how you will unpack](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/15/pack-how-you-will-unpack) Item ID: `15` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kgedu5b2n8kese09pnek.jpg) - Remarks: Pack the last items to be unpacked, first; and first item to be unpacked, last - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 12. [Pack a moving day box](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/16/pack-a-moving-day-box) Item ID: `16` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zugc5g0xkqru2roamqkn.jpg) - Remarks: e.g. personal necessities or items for unpacking on the first day - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 13. [Put a big star/mark on top and sides of "unpack first" boxes](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/17/put-a-big-starmark-on-top-and-sides-of-unpack-first-boxes) Item ID: `17` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cnahszda2djlsdt7fd8z.jpg) - Remarks: - - Materials Required: Markers - Checked: false ### 14. [Label any boxes that don't need to be unpacked](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/18/label-any-boxes-that-dont-need-to-be-unpacked) Item ID: `18` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ctkkqsshgqcub46a1woi.jpg) - Remarks: e.g. Some old costumes or yearbooks - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 15. [Label top and sides of boxes](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/19/label-top-and-sides-of-boxes) Item ID: `19` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wi6bn6iuttenmvi7ev9n.jpg) - Remarks: Be specific (e.g. Kitchen, table cloths, pots and pans) - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 16. [Do not pack anything that cannot be replaced](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/20/do-not-pack-anything-that-cannot-be-replaced) Item ID: `20` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dteffuehy3ekdxhynyxk.jpg) - Remarks: - - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 17. [Clean your new home first](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/21/clean-your-new-home-first) Item ID: `21` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/i2hcnl6yfguxd011tido.jpg) - Remarks: Deep clean everywhere - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 18. [Use post-its to mark doors, drawers and cabinets](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/24/use-post-its-to-mark-doors-drawers-and-cabinets) Item ID: `24` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jb6miafbv1dyzrypb80t.jpg) - Remarks: Label drawers, cabinets so everyone know exactly what goes where - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 19. [Follow your game plan created and unpack efficiently](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/22/follow-your-game-plan-created-and-unpack-efficiently) Item ID: `22` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mbmoe7itcl1msmecbqx4.jpg) - Remarks: Set time and unpack room by room - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 20. [Wear something that allows you to carry tools](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/23/wear-something-that-allows-you-to-carry-tools) Item ID: `23` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/b24lzflhg7eayh9ulrqy.jpg) - Remarks: - - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 21. [Unload containers to designated areas](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/25/unload-containers-to-designated-areas) Item ID: `25` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hh7p1qakw3itbt4bu3ke.jpg) - Remarks: - - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 22. [Organize as you go](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/27/organize-as-you-go) Item ID: `27` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/eawkiiej4onxpkqwlygb.png) - Remarks: Organise each storage as you unpack instead of shoving randomly - Materials Required: - - Checked: false ### 23. [Recycle leftovers after unpacking](https://listium.com/@AngelaChan/5056/packing-and-unpacking-tips/26/recycle-leftovers-after-unpacking) Item ID: `26` - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/x0zqjk02owpgldn5z1hn.jpg) - Remarks: Label rooms for moving service staff / helper - Materials Required: - - Checked: false