Start The Packing In The Least Used Room Your least used room could be the garage, basement, closets, a spare room – guest room, or your attic. Determine which room in your house you use the least and start the packing process in there.

When preparing for a move, you should start by packing the least essential areas of the house, specifically the storage spaces like the attic, basement, and garage. These rooms typically contain items you don't use on a daily basis, such as holiday decorations, seasonal clothing, old files, and sports equipment. Following these, turn your attention to the guest room and any formal areas like a library or a formal dining room. Within your main living spaces, you should prioritize "non-essentials" like books, artwork, and decorative items (memorabilia). By tackling these "low-utility" areas 4 to 6 weeks before your move date, you create "staging areas" for your boxes without disrupting your daily routine. The goal is to gradually thin out your belongings so that by the final week, you are only left with the "essentials" in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, which are the very last things to be packed into your "open me first" suitcase.