What To Pack First When Moving?

Moving to a different home can be an exciting experience. However, if you don’t pack your belongings in the proper sequence, moving can quickly get to be a stressful experience. People are busy planning their move and believe everything is under control until it isn’t, and they discover themselves suffocating in tags, plastic wrap, and cardboard boxes.

When moving, you first want to pack the room you use the least, as well as your storage, books, DVDs, records, and CDs. Wall art, photos and frames, shelves, and mirrors should be packed first too, along with seasonal items such as holiday decorations, and seasonal clothing and shoes. This will make packing more efficient and quicker.

In this article, we will talk about what you should pack first when moving to make the whole process easier. We also explain a bit about the methods behind our choices so you can better understand why we chose this particular list.

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One of the most common questions people have when moving is what they should pack up first. This answer is different for everyone. However, what you should do first and foremost, is make a moving checklist.

Make a list of the classifications, dates, and living areas that need to be packed, and add them to your list. Moving checklists are handy for determining what you’re doing first when moving.

It’s time to start packing after you’ve created a realistic moving checklist. Below is a checklist of what you should think about packing up first.

Next, start moving on to photo frames and artwork. You can live without appreciating them on your walls for several weeks, and you’ll probably need to start fixing any holes left by taking them down.

It’s also a good idea to start on these items first because cautiously trying to wrap them can take a long time. You’ll want to tape plastic wrap on the front and back of each piece, then wrap it in plastic flex-wrap. Put them in a specifically made picture frame/mirror box for extra security.

Along with photo frames, now is a great time to remove any other wall-mounted items, such as floating shelves and mirrors.

Presumably, the best way to start is with books, magazines, and records. The same is true for large compilations of DVDs, CDs, and video games. Because of their weight, pack them in small, sturdy boxes.

Books and basic items are an excellent place to begin because their consistent shape tends to make them easy to pack.

Once you’ve finished packing up your media collection, you’ll be able to make significant progress and feel accomplished. You’re bound to come across some books and films you no longer want, now’s a good time to donate them.

With your move coming up in a few weeks, now is the moment to go through your clothes. Begin with seasonal clothing that you aren’t currently wearing.

Start loading coats and jackets now if your move is in the summer. Pack your shorts and tank tops if you’re moving in the winter.

You should be left with your existing wardrobe once you’ve finished. Reduce that to the clothes you intend to wear over the next few weeks and store any extras until after your move.

If you plan correctly, you should have a few clothes left to wear after moving day. Then, you can pack these up in some suitcases or a duffel bag at the last minute.

This also applies to your shoe collection. Choose a few pairs, along with some comfy shoes for having to move day, and start packing the rest now.

Packing the above items can be difficult because they come in a variety of odd types and sizes, and fitting those together would feel like a game of Tetris.

Fill in any voids with balled-up packing paper to make things easier. Better yet, fill medium – big boxes with light items such as pillows, towels, and mattresses to keep them from becoming too heavy.

Before moving day, kindly unload your desk and dressing table drawers. It’s natural to think of your drawers as “boxes,” but moving heavy furniture is difficult enough when it’s empty.

If you keep all of the drawers packed full, it will make the dresser so much heavier than it needs to be. This can increase the risk of injury as well as damage to the dresser. It’s best to unpack them.