How to Pack Up Your House

* Start packing a few weeks ahead and pack several boxes a day, if you can, remembering to only pack items you won’t need in the interim.

* Firstly, pack the objects you rarely use (a formal dinner service, books, trinkets, clothing that’s out of season), and two days before you leave, pack all the things you’ll need on a day-to-day basis into suitcases.

* Number each box and note its exact contents as well as the room it’s destined for in your new home (kitchen, main bedroom, etc.). Make a full list of the numbers and contents of the boxes, which will allow you to quickly check that everything has arrived safely.

* De-clutter while you pack. It’s preferable to give things away or throw them out before you move – take the opportunity to give away clothes you’re not likely to wear again. And consider throwing out anything you haven’t worn for more than a year.
 

The Art of Packing Boxes

Packing boxes might seem like a straightforward job, but there’s an art to it. Take the time to do it properly and you’ll save an awful lot of time on unpacking.

* Put a strip of packing tape in a crisscross pattern on the top and bottom of each box.