36 Moving Hacks for a Faster, Easier, and Less Stressful Move

Moving to a new place is, without a doubt, a time of heightened emotions – stress, excitement, and exhaustion all mix together in a concoction that can overwhelm you if you aren’t ready. Naturally, a question to ask is how you can make the move less burdensome without taking it too casually.

Planning and Prepping
First, think about the move early enough that there’s enough time for mistakes and corrections. Then, begin to budget – a realistic idea of how much money you have and how much you’ll need to spend will make all the difference once the moving day comes.

Here are some tips to get you through the prepping stage:

1. Decide DIY or pro.
2. Make a checklist.
3. Set the budget.
4. Plan packing supplies.
5. Find free packing supplies.
6. Get quotes.
7. Remember to eat up.
8. Find short-term storage.
9. Consider all moving options.
10. Have a packing station.

Sort and Declutter
Getting rid of excess clutter or waste will make packing much more manageable. Throw away items that should go into the trash, gift or sell things that are usable, but you don’t need or want, and reorganize the rest.

These hacks will help you sort your stuff and declutter:

1. Purge the closet.
2. Get rid of what you wouldn’t re-buy.
3. Donate as much as you can.
4. Find short-term storage.

Packing and Organizing
Once you’ve decluttered, it’s time to start packing. Begin packing early, especially items you wish to save long-term but don’t need around every day. You might also find that you need more packing material than expected.

Try these hacks to make it easier:

1. Go room by room.
2. Empty large items.
3. Color-code boxes.
4. Indicate rooms on boxes.
5. Mark boxes as fragile.
6. Take pictures of the boxes.
7. Put soft items to use.
8. Have a moving essentials bag.
9. Pack the suitcase.
10. Hire junk removers.

Packing Electronics
Here are some bonus tips for packing precious electronics:

1. Make a list of electronics.
2. Collect manuals and label the cords.
3. Keep the hardware in a plastic bag.
4. Back up your PC before packing.
5. Photograph the back of your TV.
6. Wrap the TV in a moving blanket.
7. Remove light bulbs from lamps.

Packing the Bedroom
Remember these life hacks when packing the bedroom:

1. Don’t empty dresser drawers.
2. Roll, don’t fold clothes.
3. Leave clothes on a hanger.

Packing the Kitchen
And for the kitchen, follow these tips:

1. Put plastic wrap around things that might spill.
2. Use pots to hold small items.
3. Pack a cooler for the food you want to take.

Key Takeaways:

• Get rid of clothes you haven’t worn in a year and items you wouldn’t buy again.
• Use suitcases for packing and use linens and towels to wrap fragile items.
• When unpacking, start with the kitchen and put on some music. “The best way to pack for moving is to start earlier rather than later.”

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