How to: Pack Up Your Home

Pack By Rooms:
Keep all similar items together, such as books, CDS, kitchen utensils. That way, they will be easier to locate and you won't loose things. You will also be able to unload the boxes into the right rooms also which will minimize the time spent unpacking!

Car Check:
If you are going to be driving a long distance to your new home, make sure to check out your car. Get your vehicle serviced and check your tyres are well before your journey.

Get Organised!:
Tape names to doors and boxes to help the movers as they will have more of an idea of what to put what where. Map out the layout of the room so that they can put things where you want them without creating too much hassle.

Store the things you love:
If you have some big pieces of furniture, it is a good idea to put them into storage until you have settled in. That way they will not get damaged or in the way of you moving.

Personalise boxes;
Use coloured boxes or brightly coloured labels/pens to differentiate between each family members stuff! They can fill these boxes with the stuff they will want to get straight away!

Recycle!:
When packing, you don't need absolutely everything. Use this as an opportunity to get rid of some of your unwanted items by donating, recycling or giving them to a friend or neighbour. Do this so you will have less stuff to take around with you,

Cleaning Essentials. 
Pack all of your cleaning essentials in one place so when you move, you can tidy a space for living easily without hassle. You may also want to clean your old home so it is a good idea to know where the 'cleaning box' is.

Use cushions:
When you are packing fragile items, you can use your cushions, blankets, quilts and even towels to protect delicate items. This will save your time rather than wrapping them in bubble wrap.

Small boxes for books:
DO NOT put books into the bigger boxes. It will make them way too heavy. They get very heavy, very fast, so keep them to the small boxes.