Ask The Reel Team A Question: Step by Step: A Room-By-Room Packing Checklist

The following checklist can help you systematically work through the packing process, increasing your chances of a smooth move. (www.mibor.net)

Kitchen:

  • Empty closets
  • Empty cupboards
  • Clear shelves
  • Pack dishes, glasses, utensils
  • Pack electronics (clocks, timers, small appliances)
  • Pack canned goods, clean out perishable foods
  • Pack window blinds, room décor
  • Large items not boxed -dishwasher, refrigerator, stove

Dining Room:

  • Pack light fixtures, table lamps
  • Pack window blinds, room décor
  • Large items not boxed - table, chairs, furniture

Bathroom:

  • Pack linens, towels
  • Pack shower curtain
  • Pack drawer contents
  • Pack toiletries
  • Large items not boxed - shelving units, hamper

Living Room/Family Room:

  • Pack television, DVD/VCR, stereo equipment
  • Pack videotapes, DVDs, CDs, etc.
  • Pack table lamps, light fixtures
  • Pack collectables, books, statues
  • Pack wall mounted photographs, paintings, etc.
  • Pack window blinds, décor
  • Pack telephone, answering machine
  • Large items not boxed - couch, loveseat, chairs, tables, wall unit, floor lamp, bookcases

Master Bedroom:

  • Pack collectables, books, etc.
  • Empty closets
  • Pack clothes
  • Pack pillows, comforter, daily bedding
  • Pack telephone, table lamps
  • Large items not boxed—bed, headboard, nightstand, floor lamps, fixtures, dresser, desk, toy chest, chairs

Office/Den:

  • Pack books, papers
  • Pack computer equipment
  • Pack computer accessories
  • Pack office accessories, desk papers, files, etc.
  • Pack telephone, answering machine
  • Large items not boxed—desk, chair, filing cabinets, bookcases, floor lamp

Garage:

  • Pack tools
  • Pack garden tools
  • Pack automotive supplies
  • Large items not boxed—workbench, toolboxes, lawnmower, sports equi