Packing Order Room by Room

The full list (10 items)

1. Storage areas firstGarage, attic, basement and closets you rarely open.
2. Seasonal items and decorWinter clothes, holiday items and wall art.
3. Books and spare itemsPack small boxes, because books are heavy.
4. Guest roomPack it early since you won't need it.
5. Living roomKeep the TV and a few essentials until last.
6. OfficeBack up files and keep chargers and documents handy.
7. Kitchen, step by stepPack gadgets and spare dishes first, daily items last.
8. BathroomKeep toiletries out until the last night.
9. BedroomPack clothes you won't wear, and keep one outfit per day.
10. The essentials bagPack ID, medication, chargers and a first-night box last.

Want the rest of the move-in plan?

The First Apartment Reset Planner is a 16-page printable for moving in and settling in, so the rest of it is not on you to figure out.