When should I start packing up my house?

When should I start packing up my house?

You should gradually pack your belongings from 7 weeks before your moving date to ensure a stress-free packing process. Avoid packing everything too early as you’ll only need to unpack things, and don’t pack everything last minute. In this guide, we explore the best time to start packing when moving house. Pack Decor & Books Items that are in your home purely for aesthetic purposes are good items to pack first when moving. This might include artwork, decor, books, magazines, and the like. These items are easy to pack first because chances are you won’t need them during the move or the weeks preceding it. How long should it take to unpack a house? The unpacking time depends on many factors: how big the house is, how much help you have, how much time you can devote to unpacking in one sitting, and your tolerance for clutter. It’s entirely possible to get fully unpacked over 1-2 days if you have enough help. A general estimate on the number of full days spent packing that you’ll need: Studio or one bedroom apartment: 1-2 days. Two bedroom apartment or home: 2-3 days. Three bedroom house: 3-5 days.