Your 8-Week Moving Checklist

The smoothest moves start long before the truck shows up. Eight weeks out, walk each room and decide what is coming with you. Donating or selling early means fewer boxes, a shorter load, and a smaller bill.

Six weeks out, book your mover and schedule a free in-home estimate so your plan is based on real numbers. Four weeks out, start packing the things you rarely touch: off-season clothes, books, and décor.

In the final two weeks, confirm utilities, update your address, and set aside a first-night box with medications, chargers, bedding, and coffee. On move day, your only job should be pointing crews to the right rooms.