For most people, packing takes about 6 to 8 weeks before the big day. However, people don't have 8 weeks free to pack since you have to go to work, do chores, sleep and all that which means packing is usually done at the last minute. So what do you do when you realize the moving day is fast approaching and nothing is packed? Here are five of our best tips for a quick and easy move;

Make a Packing Calendar

Packing without a plan will waste a lot of time because you have to idle around thinking where to go next. Make a plan first of which room to start first, what items and how to pack them. When you have a calendar, there will be no time wastage because all you have to do when you come home is look at what you should do that day and get it done. A packing calendar will also be an excellent guide for anyone helping you pack.

Start Now

With the busy schedules and being too tired every single day, it is normal to keep procrastinating the packing. However, that is not a good idea because time waits for no man. Start packing the day you decide to move little by little every evening. Start sorting out what you need and what has to be left behind. You will be surprised how much progress is made in a week if you pack a little every night. The best places to pack first are the garage, attic and other rooms that you don't use every day.

Buy Packing Materials Early

It can be hard to start packing if you don't have boxes and other materials to pack your stuff. Buy boxes, tapes, bubble wrap and markers early so that every night after work you can fill one or two boxes, label it and seal. Seeing the boxes there will be enough motivation to get things going.

Purge

The more stuff you have to pack the longer it will take. Sort out your stuff into three categories; pack, donate, throw away. If you haven't used something for long, give or throw away and pack only stuff you use.

Hire a Moving Company

If you have the money, please pay for a professional moving company to assist you because they are fast. However, if your pocket doesn't allow it, call your family and friends and delegate the packing duties to everyone. Hiring a good moving company will make a move easy and fast because they will be early and help you bring out stuff and finish packing.