By Lesa 
Packing your home isn’t just putting stuff in boxes — it’s a delicate game of Tetris, Jenga, and psychological survival.
If you’re staring at your closet wondering where to even start — breathe. We’ve got your back (and your bubble wrap).
Here’s how to pack like a pro… without flipping a table or screaming into a box.
🧠 Step 1: Start Early — Like, Earlier Than You Think
You’re not “just busy.” You’re moving. That’s a full-time side job.
Start packing 3–4 weeks before move day. Yes, really.
- Week 1: Non-essentials (seasonal stuff, books, decor)
- Week 2–3: Lesser-used kitchenware, extra bedding
- Last week: Everyday essentials (keep a “survival box” — more on that below)
💡 Pro tip: If this already sounds like too much work, Spokane Moving Services offers full or partial packing services — you sip coffee, they wrap your wine glasses.
📦 Step 2: Gear Up
Don’t rely on random Amazon boxes and duct tape.
What you’ll actually need:
- Sturdy boxes (small, medium, large — don’t go overboard on XL)
- Heavy-duty packing tape (skip the dollar-store stuff)
- Sharpies or color-coded labels
- Bubble wrap, packing paper, or old towels
- Ziplock bags (for screws, cables, chaos control)
- Stretch wrap (aka mover’s magic)
🔥 Packing Hack: Label each box on three sides (not the top only — you’ll thank yourself later at 11PM on move-in day).
💡 Step 3: Pack Smart, Not Fast
- Heavy stuff goes in small boxes. Books? Tools? Gym weights? Small box. Don’t get cocky.
- Light stuff goes in big boxes. Bedding, pillows, plushies? Big box = okay.
- Wrap fragile items like you’re shipping Fabergé eggs. Overkill is underrated.
- Plates go vertically. Just trust us.
✅ Bonus move: Spokane Moving Services has custom box options and materials — and they pack faster than your cousin who just found out you’re “paying in pizza.”
🧳 Step 4: Build Your “First Night” Survival Kit
Because nobody wants to dig through 17 boxes to find their toothbrush and clean socks.
Pack one clearly labeled box or suitcase with:
- Toiletries
- Chargers
- Change of clothes
- Meds
- Snacks
- Pet food (if applicable)
- Coffee. Dear God, don’t forget the coffee.
🧼 Step 5: Don’t Pack Junk
Moving is the perfect time to purge your life of useless stuff.
- Haven’t used it in a year? Donate it.
- Still in a “miscellaneous” drawer? Trash it.
- Broken but “maybe I’ll fix it someday”? Let it go.
You’ll thank yourself when you’re not unpacking five mystery cables and a VHS copy of Shrek 2 in your new place.
💪 Bonus: Want to Pack Like a True Pro? Hire One.
Let’s be real — packing an entire house is exhausting.
If you’re short on time, energy, or motivation, just call in the cavalry:
Spokane Moving Services does pro-level packing that protects your stuff and your sanity.
From fragile heirlooms to IKEA nightmares, they’ve seen (and wrapped) it all.
Final Words (and a Little Sanity-Saving Wisdom)
You can absolutely pack like a pro — but you don’t have to do it alone.
Whether you’re DIYing it with this guide or tapping the team at Spokane Moving Services, remember: good packing = smooth moving.
And smooth moving?
That’s priceless.