MOVERS
Moving Tips
Packing up your life and moving down the street or across the country doesn’t have to be disastrous—follow these moving tips, and you’ll be relaxing in your new space before you know it. Fortunately, and likely because almost everyone does end up moving at some point, there are plenty of tried-and-true moving tips out there to make the whole process easier.
MAKE A MOVING FOLDER
Start collecting new addresses, rental or purchase papers, moving contracts, and more in one folder. (Consider a hard copy, rather than a digital one, in case computer or phone batteries die during the move.) If any questions come up during the planning process or the move itself, you’ll have the answer (and records of agreements, payments, and more) on hand.
SAY GOODBYE TO UNUSED STUFF
Packing all your possessions into boxes, bags, and more can be overwhelming. Make it a little bit easier on yourself by cutting back on excess and clutter as much as possible. Before you pack a single box, do a merciless purge of unused or unnecessary items. You’ll have less to pack, less to move, and less to unpack—and you’ll start life in your new space with a clean slate.
GET STURDY, UNIFORM PACKING SUPPLIES
A few days before the big move, stock up on supplies. The last thing you want is to have to make a run to the store while loading boxes or making sure everything is out of the house. Order or purchase box cutters, adhesive bandages, permanent markers, packing tape, paper towels, and garbage bags. If they aren’t all used during the move, they’ll still be useful afterward, especially during unpacking.
LABEL THE BOX TO ROOM DESTINATION
This will help you and your movers know where every box belongs in your new place. Numbering each box and keeping an inventory list in a small notebook is a good way to keep track of what you’ve packed―and to make sure you still have everything when you unpack.