9. When packing clothes, sheets, towels and such, put a plastic garbage bag in box first, then place items in plastic bag. This works for pots and pans too. Then you won’t have to rewash them when you unpack. Throw a fabric softener sheet into bag of clothes and linens before you close it up to keep them smelling nice.

10. Pack items you will need first night in separate boxes and label them so you can get to these things right away without having to go through 20 boxes trying to find things when you’re already exhausted.

11. Make sure beds get set up, and other heavy items are in place. Other things can be moved around later.

12. Old fashioned as it may be – let guys worry about furniture. Take girls and let them help you get cabinets and drawers washed out and your kitchen set up. Then, once truck is empty - everyone can easily sit down, relax, and have some pizza and beer and conversation.

13. If you packed well, clothes can go right in drawers. The sheets and towels can go right into linen closet. Hanging clothes can go right into closets. Depending on how ambitious you are, entertainment center can be set up and books put in bookcases.

14. Take a break - rest can wait for a little while…… Rome wasn't built in a day.

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