What is a good way to get organized when packing up things for moving?

from same room put in the same box. put label on box.

you could write on the Boxes!

You have to start somewhere. Don't look at the mess as a whole, but look at one small area and deal with that, then go to another, and another. Eventually, it will all be over.

I can help you, but this might take some time. Well if you are worried about losing anything you can first make a list of everything you are taking, but that isnt needed unless you are like leaving to visit someplace. Anyways, what you can do is label some ziplocs and fill it with your knick-knacks. You can also use boxes if you have a lot, but ziplocs are easier. sort out your clothes as well, shirts and pants. This is a great time to get rid of a lot of junk. Stuff you really dont need can be thrown out, but i like keeping everything so.... I think plaster can be used to patch up the holes, yeah. good luck moving, hope i helped!

well i would throw away the stuff i dont need then put things in little boxes and label them. or you could use walmart bags or old gift bags. donate any clothes that dont fit or you know you wont wear... hope this helps=]]]]

Make a list of things to do in order of importance...

One room at a time! Go through every room and anything you don't need to use right now, go ahead and pack it so it's already done. If you haven't seen it in over 6 months, you don't need it! Get rid of it. Try on all your clothes, and whatever you can't wear, donate to charity. You could also take some of your knickknacks and things to a resale shop. You use plaster to repair the walls. If the holes go all the way through the wall there are patches you get to seal up the hole. They should have them at your local home improvement store. Depends on how big the hole is. http://www.howtodothings.com/home-and-garden/a3862-how-to-patch-holes-in-walls.html http://www.ehow.com/video_4150_patch-hole-drywall.html http://interiordec.about.com/od/moving/a/org_movetips.htm

I always sit down and write a list of things I have to do before I move. I get boxes, tape, newspapers for packing with, and markers to use on marking what is in the boxes, second. And the things that I pack first are the things that I don't use like the knickknacks, the pictures off the walls and everywhere else. I pack up things in the kitchen like the "fancy" dishes. And the appliances that I know I won't be using before I move. Then move on to the kids toys etc. (except now my kids are grown). I haven't moved since the last one was home though. lol

Interesting, i have an idea, this is really really good. Jumble sales - Junk Shops - Charity Shops esspecially are the coolest place for your bits and bobs. Yur odds and ends will love it there. i gave away my stuffs on a few diffeent occassions, as a christian i found it very liberating ONATING to CHARITY SHOPS, they sell on you know, to those in need. Its nice when they say yes. I was flattered, i felt good, i took good but old stuff and at times ordinary plain stuff, some free stuff i got with cheap subscription and som old bits like cheap wathces calculators clothes shoes CDS. its excellent whne you canshop again and be a little choosy. A clear out is good, and i plan another when i move house.... i gave some half decent bis last time, they were well happy.... soo cool.