The Ultimate Moving Checklist (So Nothing Breaks or Gets Lost)

Moving is chaos when you don’t have a system. With a simple timeline, it becomes boring—in a good way.

4 Weeks Before

• Decide your move date

• Book movers or junk removal

• Start sorting: keep, donate, trash

• Order boxes, tape, bubble wrap

2 Weeks Before

• Pack non-essentials (books, decor, seasonal clothes)

• Label every box with room + contents

• Notify utilities and internet providers

• Arrange junk pickup for broken furniture

1 Week Before

• Pack most of the house

• Create a “first night” box (clothes, charger, toiletries)

• Confirm with movers

Moving Day

• Keep document and valuables with you

• Do a final sweep of every room

• Take photos of empty rooms

A calm move isn’t about strength—it’s about preparation.