Moving & Packing Guide
The Ultimate
MOVING & PACKING GUIDE
Our ‘Perfect Move’
ROADMAP
2 Months Before
+ Toss out, donate, and give away items you don’t need (you know – the items you haven’t touched in over a year)
+ Request estimates from a few moving companies and read customer reviews to help you pick the best one (like Daymakers – we promise you’ll like what you see)
+ Locate important records like birth certificates, passports, school, and vet records, etc. – so they don’t get misplaced during the move.
45 Days Before
+ Gather FREE moving supplies – including boxes and packing paper (from your friends at Daymakers)
+ Pack up things that you don’t need, like home décor, books, and out-of-season clothing
+ Notify your bank, utility companies, and internet service provider that you’re moving
1 Month Before
+ Contact your home insurance provider to ensure you have coverage the day you move into your new home
+ Set up mail forwarding with USPS, so you don’t miss out on any mail or packages
+ Wrap up any last-minute home repairs so you can focus on packing for the next few weeks
2 Weeks Before
+ Schedule a babysitter or a dog sitter for your two- and four-legged family members
+ Stop buying frozen foods and start eating through what you have to avoid waste
+ Set up a final walkthrough with your landlord (if applicable)
Few Days Before
+ Clean rooms as you finish packing and empty them out
+ Create a first-aid kit to have on hand for any moving day mishaps
+ Pack an overnight bag with necessities so you know where to find your must-haves
Moving Day
+ Do a final walkthrough of your empty house to make sure you didn’t forget anything
+ Make sure you have your cell phone, phone charger, and new house keys on hand at all times
+ Note meter readings at your old house before you leave and when you get to your new house
+ Order takeout for dinner and enjoy the memories of settling your family into your new home
Prep with our
PACKING hacks
- Take pictures of box contents and number them so you know what’s inside. Tape every moving box closed—do NOT interlock the flaps.
- Pack spices and kitchen towels in your pots and pans. Make sure your dishes are packed vertically. Never pack fine china in printed newspaper.
- Take pictures of electronics so you know how to hook them up at your new home.
- After packing a box, gently shake it and listen for movement. If you hear things shifting, you need to pack it more tightly.
- Use towels and blankets as packing materials to protect breakables. If items are small enough to fit in a box—like smaller TVs, lamps, and pictures—they must be packed.
- Label boxes by writing on a piece of tape (not the box itself) so they can be reused.
Smooth Sailing with Our
MOVING hacks
- Put different color pieces of tape on boxes so you know which room they go to.
- Pack a cooler full of water so everyone stays hydrated.
- Finish packing the day before your move (not of) to keep everything on schedule.
- Unpack a little bit at a time—and start with the important necessities—so you don’t get too stressed out.
- Get rid of boxes as soon as you empty them—then you can see your progress and keep your new home clear of clutter.
Learn More on Our very
Moving BLog
Unpack even more tips from our experts and read through our packing and moving FAQs page to see what homeowners just like you want to know to better manage their move. You can also find more by diving into our blog. Still have questions? Give us a call.
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