Use these great moving tips to help your move be a smooth, fun and less stressful experience
- Pack an overnight bag containing your needed essentials
- Pack the items you’ll need FIRST in clear plastic bins
- Consider wrapping breakables in clothing to save on wrapping materials
- For extra padding, pack your glasses and stemware in clean socks
- In addition to labeling contents in boxes, add what room they belong in
- Consider pre-cleaning the new home before you arrive
- Place an extra cotton ball or pad into your powder cosmetics to keep mirror from breaking
- Cover the openings of toiletries with saran wrap and the put the tops back on
- Packing plates on their edge, vertically, makes them less likely to break
- Keep drawers intact and cover them with Press’n Seal
- Press’n Seal is also perfect for keeping jewelry displays intact
- Buy a roll of stretch wrap to wrap multiple boxes together
- Sandwich bags are very valuable during a move, keeping like items together
- Beer and wine boxes are good for moving books due to their built in handles
- Photograph complicated electronic cord connections for stereo equipment
- Use baskets, laundry bins or hampers to cut down on need for boxes
- Use large garbage bag to quickly pack clothing on hangers
- For out-of-season clothing, consider vacuum-sealing them for room-saving storage
- Keep all appliance brochures, keys etc. in one area for new owners
- Plan your move weeks in advance to ensure you’ll be on schedule for the big day
- Consider color-coding tape for different rooms in the house right on the boxes
- Also, consider numbering your boxes for your own organization
- Consider leaving fragile valuables and larger items to professional movers
- Make sure you review all your expectations with the professional movers
- If renting, make sure to take photos of your cleaned out old home and the new one as well
- Bar soap can be a great way to fill in small holes in the wall
- Contact your post office at least two weeks before moving
- Purchase return labels for mailing from your new address
- To make a little extra cash on items you don’t want to move use Ebay or Craigslist
- For the items that do not sell, donate them two weeks before your move
- Your final grocery trip should be around two weeks prior to your move
- For same city moves, have a babysitter hired for the children or pets
- Defrost and clean your refrigerator out at least one day before your move
