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How to Pack for a Move: A Room-by-Room Guide
How to pack for a move room by room: what to start with, how to label boxes, how heavy to pack them and how to avoid last-minute chaos.
Start early, pack the things you use least first, and work one room at a time. Use small boxes for heavy items and large boxes for light ones, label every box on the side with the room and contents, and keep a bag of essentials with you. A steady two to three weeks of packing is far calmer than two frantic days.
What supplies do I need?
- Sturdy boxes in small, medium and large sizes, plus wardrobe boxes if you have a lot of hanging clothes
- Packing tape and a tape gun
- Packing paper, bubble wrap and old towels
- Markers and labels, or colour-coded stickers
- Plastic bags for hardware and small parts
Forge Movers can bring supplies and pack for you; see our packing services.
In what order should I pack?
- Seasonal and rarely used items: off-season clothes, decorations, sports gear
- Books, wall art and decor
- Guest rooms and spare closets
- The rest of the kitchen and dining room
- Everyday clothes and bathroom items
- An open-first box with the essentials for your first night
Room by room
Kitchen. Takes the longest. Pack in stages and keep a few plates, cups and utensils until the last day. See how to pack dishes and glassware.
Living room. Wrap electronics carefully; see how to pack electronics and TVs. Take lamp shades off and wrap them separately.
Bedrooms. Leave clothes in dresser drawers only if the movers agree, and use wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes. Bag bedding and keep it clean.
Bathrooms. Seal liquids in sealed bags and pack medications with you.
Garage and basement. Check what cannot be moved; see what movers will not move.
How should I pack and label?
Put heavy items in small boxes so they stay liftable, and light items in large ones. Fill gaps with paper, since half-empty boxes collapse. Tape the bottom twice. Label the side of the box, not the top, with the destination room and a short list. Mark fragile boxes clearly on several sides.
What should I keep with me?
Documents, valuables, medication, chargers, keys, a change of clothes and anything you cannot replace. Pack these in a bag in your own car.
When should I get help?
If you are short on time, partial or full packing by the crew is available at the hourly rate plus materials. Request a free quote and tell us how much you want to do yourself.
