Let’s be honest — moving sucks. It’s chaotic, stressful, and somehow your toaster always ends up in a box labeled “winter coats.” But what if I told you that a well-planned move could actually be… bearable? Maybe even (whispers)… smooth?
Here’s your 30-day, no-panic, no-screaming-at-your-spouse moving checklist. Bonus: it comes with pro tips from real movers who do this without breaking dishes or backs — like the legends at Spokane Moving Services. More on them later.
30 Days Before Moving
- Start decluttering like a maniac.
Sell, donate, or trash what you don’t need. If you haven’t used it in 12 months, it’s probably just taking up space and collecting dust like that elliptical you swore you’d use. - Book your movers (don’t wait — seriously).
Spokane folks — just call Spokane Moving Services. They’re local pros, not the Craigslist sketch guys with a van and “free candy” painted on the side. - Create a moving folder (digital or physical).
Keep estimates, receipts, checklists, contracts, and that random sticky note with your new WiFi password.
21 Days Before
- Order packing supplies.
Boxes, tape, markers, bubble wrap, maybe even wine (for stress relief). Or better yet — ask your movers if they offer packing services. Spoiler alert: Spokane Moving Services does. - Start packing non-essentials.
Off-season clothes, books, decorations, that drawer full of mystery cables you’ll probably never use again. - Notify your landlord or HOA, if needed.
Avoid awkward confrontations and surprise fees.
14 Days Before
- Change your address everywhere.
USPS, banks, Amazon, subscriptions. You don’t want your grandma’s birthday card or your Netflix DVD (if you’re still living in 2009) going to your old place. - Transfer utilities.
Set cancel/start dates for power, water, gas, internet. Don’t end up moving into a dark, cold WiFi-less abyss. - Arrange time off work for moving day.
Your boss doesn’t want you Zoom-calling from a cardboard box.
7 Days Before
- Pack an “essentials” bag.
Think: chargers, meds, snacks, toilet paper, fresh underwear, and anything else you don’t want buried in a box labeled “Misc.” - Confirm with your movers.
If you booked with Spokane Moving Services, they’ll likely confirm with you first — that’s how organized they are. - Finish packing like it’s a sport.
Color-code boxes, label EVERYTHING, and resist the urge to pack your cat.
Moving Day
- Do a final walkthrough.
Check closets, drawers, attics, basements — and say goodbye to your old place (maybe cry a little, we don’t judge). - Let the pros take over.
If you went with Spokane Moving Services, this is where you relax, sip coffee, and watch the magic happen. They’ll handle the heavy lifting — literally and figuratively.
Final Thoughts
Moving doesn’t have to be a disaster. With the right checklist and the right crew, it’s just another chapter (with slightly more cardboard). And if you’re moving in or around Spokane, go with the team that gets it done right — SpokaneMovingServices.com. No stress, no drama, just solid, local, professional help.
