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However, if you are unsure and confused about where to start and how to get it right, then I can surely help you out with a packing checklist for a DIY house move<\/a>. I will mostly include the basic and common items in my today\u2019s list so that majority of you can benefit from this packing checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the name suggests, DIY (DIY) house move is a moving process where you take care of most of the tasks. In other words, instead of hiring packing and moving<\/a> service from a moving company near you, you do it on your own. It is commonly believed that a DIY house move is cheaper than hiring a moving service. However, since you are on your own, you have to take care of all the tasks involved like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The do it yourself house move is usually appropriate when you are moving in with friends<\/a> or have family members to support you. To complete a do it yourself house move, you need proper planning and a little help from your friends and family. Whereas, when you hire a professional mover, they take care of everything and help you move your goods without any hassles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As there are no professionals to help you with the tasks, you have to be extra careful and avoid making common moving mistakes<\/a>. For instance, if you fail to pack everything securely, you will be at risk of damaging your goods in transit. Similarly, if you end up hiring a smaller truck, you may have to do multiple trips and that will be expensive. So, it is very important to know what to do and how to do it correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is critical to move items that you intend to use after moving<\/a>, but knowing what to not move is equally important. Both in case of local move or out of state house moving, if you start packing every household goods coming your way, then you will end up spending lots of time, resource and money in packing and transporting. And therefore, sorting your household goods and knowing what to move and not to move is a serious step that needs to be performed carefully while moving a house, be it do it yourself move or using professional moving services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In general,\nthere are three primary factors to decide whether to move the item with you or\nnot. But, take a look at how to decide what to move and discard while moving a\nhouse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that there is always the option of selling the items which you don\u2019t feel like moving. So if there are goods which are usable condition, but you don\u2019t need it anymore, you can sell it and make some profit to cover your moving expenses. Or else, you can also donate to a charity or give it for free to someone who may need it. Think through and make the decision that seems most convenient to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However,\nthere are some general items that need to be taken, and I will be discussing\nabout these items shortly in this packing checklist for a DIY house moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moving an\nentire house, with the entire household is no easy task, especially if you are\nplanning for a do it yourself house moving. Some of the household items are\ncrucial for our survival, and then there comes the items that you cannot just\nleave behind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And\ntherefore, I have included most of the household stuffs in my packing checklist\nfor a DIY house move that you should be packing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a look, and feel free to tweak and adjust this DIY packing list<\/a> for a house move as per your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is true\nthat you can always buy clothes after moving, but you will obviously have to\ntake the not so old ones with you when moving. However, moving clothes does not\nmean you will have to take all of them. Instead, you need to think very\npractically while picking your clothes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Only take\nthe ones that are well fitted, are in good shape or are very costly or\npriceless. Leave behind the damaged, old and ill fitted ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t forget\nto pack the casuals, officials, cold clothes, undergarments etc. You can repeat\nclothes in consecutive days but doing the same in case of undergarments is not\nvery hygienic, so please take ample of them with you while moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from\nthe one that you are going to wear during the relocation, it is always\nadvisable that you take extra pairs of shoes. Shoes can get torn anytime so if\nyou have just one pair, you will literally have to rush to the shoe shop the\nmoment it tears or get damaged. But having some spare shoes will not put your\nin such an emergency situation. So, make sure you carry at least 2 extra pairs\nof shoes of each one of the family members while moving a house. There is no\npint discarding shoes and sandals that is in good shape and in usable\ncondition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You cannot\njust afford to do the mistake of not carrying the basic first aid box with you.\nIn fact, I will suggest you to keep it with you while travelling instead of\npacking them in the cardboard boxes and giving it in transportation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You never\nknow when you meet with an accident and trust me, finding doctors at odd places\nduring odd hours, becomes difficult. But having a first aid kit will help you\nget some immediate relief. So, yes, keeping thermometers, antiseptics, bandage,\nand other first aid items in the box is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not\nforget to pack all of the chargers because without them your mobile phone or\nyour laptop will become useless. And, if you think you can use another charger,\nthen let me just remind you that many a times, using the wrong charger or one\nof cheap quality damages the items, so it is better to carry the appropriate chargers\nwith you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next in\nthe list of the packing checklist for a DIY move is the keys. This is like\nmandatory and you cannot afford to lose them, so make sure you pack them\ncarefully for your relocation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your basic\ntoiletries must also be carried if you do not want to buy a new set immediately\nafter moving in to your new house. You will require most of these on a regular\nbasis, so if your old set of toiletries is still good, there is no point in\nleaving them behind. Take your toothbrush, toothpaste, creams, oils, shampoo,\nperfume etc. with you to your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cleaning supplies are required very frequently or even regularly as cleaning<\/a>, washing and dusting<\/a> is a part of our day to day life. So, if you do not want to just immediately rush to the local store to buy all of the cleaning stuffs, then do carry your old supplies with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They will\nserve your purposes in the initial few days and once they finish, buy the new\nones. So, make sure you carry the detergents, rags, brooms, multi-purpose\ncleaner, dish soap etc. with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will\nobviously need the cooking utensils to cook after moving to your new home. So,\nif the kitchen and cooking appliances are in good condition, do move them when\nmoving a house. The most basic cooking utensils like the frying pan, spatula,\nfork, tongs, pots, knives, saucepan, etc. are useful and you can definitely\ncarry them with yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides the\nbasic cooking appliances, you will also need utensils to serve foods to your\nfamily. Like for example, the dishes, cups, bowls, serving spoons etc. Just be\ncareful to wrap the glass items up in the boxes with proper cushioning so that\nthey do not get damaged during transportation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The academic\ncertifications, the professional documents, marriage certificate, birth\ncertificate, credit cards, bank documents, passport etc. fall in the list of\nimportant documents. You cannot misplace them, so when you are packing these\ncrucial documents, make sure you pack them separately, and carry the bag with\nyou while travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from\nthe first aid medicines, you and your family members may have prescribed\nmedicines which you must never forget to pack in your bag. In addition, carry\nthe prescriptions and the past test reports with you as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is\nbecause you may not be able to stay in contact with your old doctor because of\nthe relocation, and therefore in case of any health concerns, you will have to\nvisit a new doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And, it is\nadvisable that you carry the old prescriptions and test reports with you so\nthat the doctor can understand your medical history well and accordingly treat\nyou, in any health emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will\nobviously be tired after the hectic relocation, so it is necessary that you\ncarry some snacks and some easy to make meal staples with you. By keeping some\nsnacks and easy to cook food, you don\u2019t have to worry about foods and cooking just\nafter relocating to a new house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Basic snacks\nlike cookies, chips, bread etc. and then easy to make items like canned soup,\nmaggi, instant coffee or tea bags etc. can save your day. So yes, do pack and\ncarry them with you. If you are moving with kids and pets, then do pack their\nfoods separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Gadgets are\nmostly costly so there is no point in leaving them behind if they are in good working\ncondition, and when you need them. So, carry your wristwatches, headphones,\nlaptops, mobile etc. with you when moving a house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carry your\ncostly ornaments with you. Like for example, those you wore in your wedding,\nthen the ones that you gifted yourself or gifted by someone special etc. Most\nof the ornaments are priceless, and holds special place in the heart of the\nwomen. So, if you have that kind of jewelry collection, do take them with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are\nsome other items that also need to be carried to your new space and they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As I said, the idea is to move\nthings that are required and are in good shape. So take a good look and add as\nmany other items you intend to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is a do-it-yourself house move?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to sort items for a DIY house move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Simple packing checklist for DIY house moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Clothes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Shoes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
First aid box<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Chargers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Keys<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Toiletries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Basic cleaning supplies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Basic cooking utensils<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Serving utensils<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Important documents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Prescribed medicines<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Food and snacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Important gadgets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ornaments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Other important items<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Over to you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n