Contact several local removal companies now for a visit to quote. Mix of small local and maybe a couple of nationals.
Start researching box suppliers now. Buy the best you can afford. Start eyeing up every box u see at the supermarket. Nothing too big or you won’t be able to lift it.
Banana trays are great for paperback books.
Buy white wrapping paper from Amazon.
Buy bubble wrap from Amazon.
Buy strong black bags for bedding and soft stuff.
Get yourself a small box labelled “pens, tie on luggage labels for bags, Stanley knife, scissors, sticky tapes, note pad and measuring tape.” Put those items together & keep them together. Drill that into your husband! It’s your go-to place for oddments to make things efficient.
The thick black felt tip type pens will be great for writing on the boxes “lounge, kitchen, spare room, master bedroom” etc.
Start packing now. Stuff you don’t use every day.
Keep back 3 pans, frying pan, minimum cutlery and kitchen utensils. Kettle, minimum mugs etc. (You get my drift?)
If you can, dedicate a space somewhere in one of your rooms for boxes you’ve already packed and stack them there. Make sure labels are facing out so IF you do need to retrieve something it narrows down which boxes to re-open.
Sort and save, chuck or donate anything you can.
Empty drawers of clothing during last few days & strap or tie drawers shut so they can’t slide open on moving day. IF removal people need to dismantle anything they might charge extra. Ask about that.
From now on, eye up every item you touch and weigh up if you’re really really going to need it again before you move? Box it up now if you can get away with it.
A little bit each day is the way forward. My suggestions are just that because everyone has different experiences to draw on. Your team work with hubby is key & will save you stress and money.
Good luck in your new home OP. I hope your confinement goes well too. ❤️ Exciting times.