Two weeks out, book help and order boxes. One week out, pack everything you won’t use before the move, room by room, and label each box on two sides.
The night before, pack an open-first box: chargers, toiletries, a kettle, sheets and a few tools. It’s the box that makes the first night bearable.
On the day, keep one person in charge of directing boxes to rooms. It’s the difference between unpacking in a weekend and unpacking for a month.
