Moving Tips

Start Early & Make a Plan

Begin your moving preparations as early as possible. Create a timeline, draft a budget, and gather moving supplies weeks in advance. Early preparation gives you time to adjust if unexpected issues pop up.

Declutter Before You Pack

Sort through your belongings room by room. Decide what to keep, donate, sell, or discard. Fewer items means fewer boxes, lower costs, and a lighter load. Use floor plans of your new place to guide decisions on what furniture to keep.

Essential Packing Supplies

Make sure you have labels, packing tape, bubble wrap, moving blankets, stretch film, and durable boxes. Label each box with its contents and its destination room. If possible, use color-coded labels to match boxes with rooms quickly.

Pack Smart & Safely

• Heavy items like books go in small boxes. Larger boxes are better for lighter items like bedding or plush toys.

• Tape drawers shut or remove contents before moving dressers.

• Photograph setups like your electronics’ wiring to make reassembly easier later. Label small hardware pieces when disassembling furniture.

Use a Moving Checklist

Whether your move is planned or last-minute, our ISOL Moving Checklist keeps you on course. Prioritize tasks, tick them off as you go, and monitor your progress efficiently.

Essentials Box or Bag

Pack a separate bag or box with must-have items for your first night and day in the new home: phone charger, medications, toiletries, snacks, change of clothes, legal or health documents. Keep it with you, not in the moving truck.

When Time Is Tight: Fast-Move Tactics

• Instead of hunting boxes and newspapers, consider buying a packing kit with everything included.

• Skip packing unused items: focus only on essentials to save time.

• Don’t bother deep-cleaning until the house is completely empty. Hire a cleaning service if needed.

Keep Kids & Pets Safe on Moving Day

Arrange childcare or pet care if possible. If kids are home, keep them occupied in a separate room or with supervision to avoid accidents.