If you’re in the process of moving, you know there’s a lot of preparation involved. As you approach the 30-day mark and start the countdown to moving day, it’s helpful to begin packing up your home so that you won’t be overwhelmed later. The below timeline will make it easier for you to break down your schedule.

How to Organize a Move 

4 Weeks Before

If you haven’t already hired a moving company, this is the time to get in touch with a qualified professional that can accommodate your preferred date and time. This will also motivate you to begin packing more aggressively.

Start by boxing items that you don’t use or that are in storage. By now you should have donated anything unwanted, but take a quick restock of anything you don’t want to keep.

3 Weeks Before

Start consuming food in the refrigerator and the freezer around this point. It will be easier to ensure that nothing goes to waste if you work through it early.

Plus, you won’t have to worry about throwing anything out on the big day. Check your pantry for anything that’s about to expire and consume those, too.

2 Weeks Before

By now, you’ve packed away the non-essentials and are likely surrounded by the belongings that you use, as well as large furniture. Start packing your rooms with more authority now.

Wrap, box, and label everything properly so that you can seamlessly unpack when you arrive at your new destination. If you have any items of value, separate them from other possessions so that you can take them to your new home yourself.

1 Week Before

It’s smart to prepare a bag full of essentials that you will need for at least the day of the move and possibly the day after. This allows you to take it easy instead of vigorously digging through boxes for what you need.

Include clothing, medication, and important documents that might be needed on moving day. When the movers arrive, be sure to point out items that are fragile and require more care during transport. Perform a final walk-through before you leave to make sure that the home is completely empty.

Homeowners throughout Lincoln, NE, rely on the qualified movers at Nebraskaland Moving to assist them on one of the biggest days of their lives. Serving the community since 1981, they’re committed to making your experience as smooth and seamless as possible. Whether you’re moving nearby or across the country, you can trust them to assist every step of the way. Visit them online to learn about their residential moving services, or call (402) 466-8169 to schedule service.