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From boxes and bubble wrap to tape and packing paper, these materials will help ensure that your belongings arrive safely at your new home. You can calculate the number of moving boxes you'll need by using our handy Packing Calculator. To find boxes and packing supplies in your area, try Moving.com's box center.

Tell your bank/credit card provider/loan company of your change of address. Inform both your life insurer and your car insurance provider of your new address, but make sure your car insurance details aren't scheduled to change until the day you move in.

Inventory each room of your house separately. Document all important details about your belongings. Take photos to back up your written inventory. Double check all items again and make sure you did not miss anything. Move everything to the first floor before the movers arrive.

01 of 10. Decide Where to Live. 02 of 10. Tell Your Family You're Moving. 03 of 10. Decide to Hire a Mover or Move Yourself. 04 of 10. Set up a Moving Budget. Hire the Best Moving Company. Chris Ryan/Getty Images. 06 of 10. Get the Right Size of Rental Moving Truck. 07 of 10. Start Packing up Your Home. 08 of 10.

Think about how much money is at stake. Begin with the heavy stuff and with the easiest things to pack. Tackle your stuff by category, not by room. Set up five piles: Keep Pack, Keep Display, Sell, Donate and Trash. Rephrase how you ask the decluttering question. If you're a Keeper, ask for help from a Declutterer.

Develop a color-coding system. Use stickers that identify each box's destination. Using waterproof markers, label each box on multiple sides. Label all sides of your boxes. Create a numbering system.

Get a moving checklist. The moment you know you're moving, you should grab a moving checklist. Take inventory. Purge your belongings. Find a moving company. Items in storage. Out-of-season clothes. China and other rarely used dishes. Artwork, wall hangings, and picture frames.