Packing guides
Find practical packing advice by room, item and task.
Pack in the order you use things: seasonal and occasional belongings first, daily essentials last. Choose packaging for the contents, keep boxes manageable and label them for the room they will go to in the new home.
Start with the load
Use the room-by-room checklist to avoid forgotten cupboards and outdoor storage. Estimate supplies with the box calculator and track the contents in your inventory.
The guides below cover ordinary household items and explain where manufacturer instructions or specialist packing are important. Keep an essentials box outside the main load so the first night remains manageable.
Choosing boxes and packing materials
Match box sizes and protective materials to the belongings being moved.
Read the guide PackingHow to pack for moving house
Follow a practical packing sequence from supplies to the final boxes.
Read the guide PackingLabelling boxes and creating an inventory
Use a consistent room, priority and contents system to track belongings.
Read the guide PackingMoving plants and garden items
Prepare plants, outdoor furniture and garden tools for transport.
Read the guide PackingPacking TVs, computers and electronics
Prepare cables, accessories, data backups and protective packaging.
Read the guide PackingPacking a kitchen
Pack plates, glassware, pantry items and small appliances in a usable order.
Read the guide PackingPacking books and heavy items
Break up dense loads and plan safe, manageable boxes.
Read the guide PackingPacking clothes and wardrobes
Choose suitable methods for everyday clothes, hanging garments and bedding.
Read the guide PackingPacking fragile items
Protect delicate items and make handling instructions clear.
Read the guide PackingPacking mirrors, pictures and artwork
Assess packaging and when specialist handling is appropriate.
Read the guide PackingPreparing appliances for moving
Schedule appliance preparation and any specialist disconnection or installation.
Read the guide PackingPreparing furniture for a move
Plan disassembly, protect surfaces and label parts for reassembly.
Read the guide PackingRoom-by-room packing checklist
Use a complete room checklist to avoid missed items and late packing.
Read the guide PackingWhat to keep out of the removal van
Prepare documents, essentials and items that need separate transport arrangements.
Read the guideTurn your reading into a plan. Put the next steps on your personal moving checklist. Create your checklist