When I packed up my things for a cross-country move from NYC to L.A., my roommate said, “I feel like you’ve been giving the rest of us a masterclass in packing over the last week.” It was then that I realized I’ve curated a long list of useful packing and moving tips over the years. Now it’s time for you to give them a try!
Relocating is a lot easier when you’re prepared, and getting the right supplies is the first step. Use this handy checklist detailing the must-have packing supplies for getting packed up and moving supplies for the big day — from moving boxes and packing tape to ratchet straps and a disc lock to protect your belongings.
There are some key factors that make packing up your favorite books less simple than you may have hoped. But don’t worry! We have several tips for how to pack books for moving so you can transport your bundles of reading joy efficiently and safely. Follow these tried and true tips for an organized, streamlined process to happily get your books from point A to point B.
Packing up your entire home sounds daunting — and for good reason. Think about every nook and cranny, cabinet and closet, attic and storage space. Your house holds more than you think, and putting all of those items in boxes is going to be time consuming. Want to know what to pack first when moving houses? Here’s your perfect packing plan of attack.
Don’t fall into the trap of throwing your clothes haphazardly in bags at the last minute. It can waste a lot of space and time (later) — not to mention leave you with a wrinkled and damaged wardrobe. Instead, make the entire moving process easier on yourself in the long run by learning how to pack clothes for a move the best way with these 10 hacks.
The marker in one hand. The tape gun in the other. You’re officially ready to rock ‘n’ roll with this move! But are you utilizing the best moving boxes? After all, the whole point is to ensure your belongings arrive at the new destination unscathed, right? Here’s the low-down on those corrugated containers.
These last couple of years have been crazy for many reasons — not least of all the booming housing market. While things are definitely slowing down, many families are still upgrading to new living quarters, taking advantage of the relatively low interest rates and recently discounted (though still pretty friggin’ high) house prices — cha-ching! So for those of you with impending moves on the horizon, here are another 8 Moving Hacks to make packing easy-breezy — if not altogether fun!
There’s a lot involved in moving. Want to know a way to keep it all straight? Take advantage of lists. To get you started, here’s a list of everything you need for your move, from packing supplies to new home essentials.
From flammable materials to weed killer, here’s some ammunition on preventing packing mistakes and moving safely. (And, yes, ammunition is on the list, too.)
