How to Prep Your Home for a Stress-Free Move: Decluttering & Organizing Edition

Moving doesn’t have to mean chaos. With a little planning, your transition can be smooth and even exciting. Use this timeline to stay calm and organized.

8 Weeks Out:
Declutter room by room. Be ruthless—moving is costly, and there’s no reason to pay to transport items you don’t love. Donate, sell, or discard anything that doesn’t serve your future home.

6 Weeks Out:
Gather packing supplies: boxes, tape, labels, and bubble wrap. Start boxing up seasonal items and décor you can live without temporarily. Label boxes with both the room and the contents.

4 Weeks Out:
Create an inventory. Color-code boxes by room to make unpacking smoother. Start informing utilities and updating addresses.

2 Weeks Out:
Pack essentials and set up a personal overnight kit with toiletries, chargers, clothes, and important documents. Confirm logistics with your moving company or friends helping out.

Moving Day:
Use a checklist to track boxes and furniture. Keep your essentials bag with you at all times. Assign zones in the new home for quick sorting.

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