Moving is a logistics project. This checklist breaks it into stages — from booking movers weeks ahead to the box you’ll actually need the first night — so nothing gets lost in the chaos.
Begin decluttering and packing non-essentials 4–6 weeks out, and leave daily-use items for moving week. This checklist sequences each stage so you’re never rushing.
What goes in a first-night box?
Toiletries, bedding, chargers, snacks, basic tools and toilet paper — the things you’ll want before you unpack anything else. They’re grouped here as their own section.