Moving House Packing List

MOVING HOUSE PACKING LIST

Prepared by: [Your Name]

This Moving House Packing List is your essential tool as a homeowner to ensure a smooth and organized relocation process. Use it to manage every aspect of packing and moving to your new home seamlessly.

Room-by-Room Inventory

Living Room	Kitchen
Sofa Coffee table TV and entertainment center Lamps Area rugs Wall decorations Books DVDs	Pots and pans Utensils Dishes and glasses Small appliances (microwave, blender) Food storage containers Cleaning supplies Pantry items
Dining Room	Bedrooms
Dining table and chairs China cabinet or buffet Table linens Decorative items Wine glasses	Beds and mattresses Dressers and nightstands Clothing and shoes Bedding and pillows Mirrors and wall art Jewelry box
Bathroom	Garage
Towels and washcloths Toiletries Medications Shower curtain Bathroom rugs Scales	Tools (hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches) Gardening equipment (shovels, pots) Sports gear (bikes, balls) Storage shelves Camping gear
Office	Storage Area
Desk and office chair Computer and peripherals Files and documents Office supplies (pens, paper) Bookshelves Printer	Holiday decorations Seasonal items (winter clothes, camping gear) Unused furniture Musical instruments

Packing Supplies

Item	Quantity Needed
Boxes (various sizes)	20 small, 15 medium, 10 large
Packing tape	4 rolls
Bubble wrap	3 rolls
Packing paper	2 packs
Markers	2
Box cutter/knife	1
Furniture covers	4
Labels/stickers	Sufficient for labeling boxes and items
Moving blankets	6

Special Instructions

Item	Special Handling Instructions
Fragile items	Wrap fragile items individually in bubble wrap. Label boxes clearly as "Fragile."
Electronics	Pack electronics in their original boxes if possible. Remove batteries and pack cords separately.
Artwork/Pictures	Use flat boxes and plenty of padding to prevent damage. Label boxes containing artwork with "Fragile - Artwork."
Plants	Water plants thoroughly before packing. Use breathable containers or boxes with ventilation holes.
Furniture	Disassemble large pieces if necessary. Keep screws, bolts, and assembly hardware in labeled bags or containers. Protect with furniture covers.

Utilities and Services

As the homeowner, managing these logistics is crucial:

Utilities: Contact utility providers well in advance to schedule disconnection at your current home and reconnection at your new home. Arrange for final meter readings and settle any outstanding bills.

Mail Forwarding: Arrange for mail forwarding through your postal service to ensure you receive all important correspondence at your new address from day one.

Change of Address: Notify your bank, insurance companies, subscriptions (newspapers, magazines), and any other relevant service providers of your change of address to avoid service disruptions.

Checklist for Moving Day

Task	✔️
Final walkthrough of current home
Lock all windows and doors
Turn off all appliances and lights
Load all boxes and furniture onto a truck
Clean and vacuumed emptied rooms
Return keys to landlord/real estate agent
Say goodbye to neighbors