Start several weeks before your move by deciding what you are going to take. Go through your garage and your storage areas, and get rid of any unnecessary items.
Ensure all necessary address and utility changes have been made and prepared. Reserve elevator and parking if necessary.
Pack from least-to-most important. Pack up seasonal clothing, unused
sporting equipment, camping gear, etc. Make sure to leave hand tools,
cleaning supplies and toiletries for last.
It's not necessary to pack up your dresser drawers! Remove all loose
items (change, papers, jewelry, etc.) and fill your drawers with
clothing, pillows and linens.
Break down as much furniture as possible.
Make sure the movers will have legal truck parking as close as possible to your door.
Pack the goods you will need FIRST, last. Mark these boxes OPEN FIRST.
Stack boxes against the walls, not on top of furniture.
Make sure that any items which you will be taking yourself are clearly
marked and put aside.
Let the movers move all furniture. Do not enter the moving truck at
any point during the move.
