If you have decided to move to another home  prepare yourself for a lot of stress and obstacles when packing your stuff. Having to pack up the entire house is stressful and overwhelming. There are so many items you need to pack, so many boxes that you need to buy. Suddenly, your house becomes messed up, and this is stressful. It becomes even more difficult if you don't have enough time to pack all stuff. Sometimes it seems impossible to organize yourself  and complete this hateful task. This is why; some people hire help to pack up their stuff.

However, if you cannot afford help, here are a couple of steps, which can be effective when packing. Why spend money on hiring help when you can do it on your own using five simple steps?

 In the first step, all you have to do is decide what you will take. There are many items, that you don't need anymore, so there is no need for you to pack and move them. Doing this step will help you save time and space. Try to estimate what you will take and how many boxes you will need. You should make a written plan of everything: which of the rooms need packing: what items you are going to take with you; what packing tools you need to buy and the moving day. Making this plan will help you organize your packing much easier.

The  next step is to collect all the boxes you will need, before you start packing. You can either buy the boxes or collect them from your friends. Make sure to get boxes in all sizes, small, medium and large.

It will be easier for you if you start packing non essential stuff first. For  example, if you are moving in the summer , pack all your winter clothes.

The next thing you should do is make an inventory list. After you have divided your stuff into needed and not, you should make a list of all the things you are going to take with you.  Making an inventory list will help you keep a track of your stuff  when you are moving.  It will also help you prevent losing some of your possessions.

When packing your belongings you should always find ways to protect them. There are many ways to protect your fragile boxes from breaking. Some of them include; using a bubble wrap to cover your items before packing them in boxes. Another good idea is to cover the bigger items with blankets or towels. It does not matter which one you will choose , just make sure to protect your stuff.

And last but not least, you should book your moving truck or van at least two weeks before moving. If you have your own van , it will be much easier for you to move your stuff. Otherwise, you will need a service to transport your stuff. To ensure that you will have your services on time, book the  truck earlier. You will also need some help from friends or relatives, so let them know at least two weeks before moving.

Apparently, moving is a process that's not only about packing boxes. It can get you out of control if you have not properly organized the process or don't know how to manage the whole packing process. All you need to do if you want it to go smoothly and quickly and less burdensome is to follow the steps presented above.