{"id":153437,"date":"2016-07-31T08:30:32","date_gmt":"2016-07-31T12:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/?p=153437"},"modified":"2016-07-29T11:26:15","modified_gmt":"2016-07-29T15:26:15","slug":"27-moving-hacks-there-one-piece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/guides\/27-moving-hacks-there-one-piece","title":{"rendered":"27 moving hacks that will get your stuff there in one piece"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Moving is the worst. These tips will\u00a0ease the process.<\/p>\n

1. Make a packing supplies box with all the essentials.<\/h2>\n

\"packingPhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

Avoid stress by keeping everything in one container. Other than boxes, you’ll likely need\u00a0packing tape, markers for labeling, pen and paper, plastic baggies, bubble wrap and newspaper.<\/p>\n

2. Cut handles in your cardboard boxes.<\/h2>\n

\"DSC_1043-min\"Photo: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

They’ll be much easier to carry. Use a box cutter or serrated knife.<\/p>\n

3. Color code your boxes and label them\u00a0by room.<\/h2>\n

\"labelPhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

Be sure to label the side of the box, not the top. In addition to color coding, you may want to number your boxes and\u00a0list the contents.<\/p>\n

4. Cut down on bubble wrap by using scarves, socks, towels and t-shirts for padding.<\/h2>\n

\"usePhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

Bubble wrap is difficult to recycle, so try to use as little of it as possible.<\/p>\n

5. If you don’t subscribe to any newspapers, use a phone book or catalog as stuffing.<\/h2>\n

\"DSC_1037-min\"Photo: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

When was the last time you ordered something from a catalog, anyway?<\/p>\n

6. When taking apart furniture, keep screws and hardware together in plastic baggies.<\/h2>\n

\"baggie-compressed\"Photo: Limor\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Again, don’t forget to label them.<\/p>\n

7. No wasted space! Use any\u00a0receptacle you can.<\/h2>\n

\"noPhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

Your great-grandmother’s steamer trunk crossed an ocean. It’s now more than ready to cross town.<\/p>\n

8. Tape your hangers together to keep them from\u00a0getting tangled.<\/h2>\n

\"hangers-compressed\"Photo: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

A bit of masking tape around the hooks and bottoms will do wonders.<\/p>\n

9. Pack a closet full of clothes using trash bags.<\/h2>\n

\"packPhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

Handle-tie bags work best, but you can always cut a small hole in the sealed end of the bag.<\/p>\n

10. Use rolling luggage for extra heavy items like books.<\/h2>\n

\"heavyPhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

11. Take a photo of the back of your TV or game system so you’ll remember how to set it up.<\/h2>\n

\"DSC_1025-min\"Photo: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

12. And don’t forget to label all those pesky wires.<\/h2>\n

\"labelPhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

Labeling is life.<\/p>\n

13. Use\u00a0Glad Press’n Seal to keep jewelry organized.<\/h2>\n

\"jewleryPhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

This method works especially well with jewelry display boards.<\/p>\n

14. Plastic wrap will keep toiletries from exploding during your move.<\/h2>\n

\"toiletriesPhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

Just screw the top back on and you’re\u00a0good to go.<\/p>\n

15. It can also be used to transport\u00a0an entire tray of cutlery.<\/h2>\n

\"saranPhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

Plastic wrap all the things!<\/p>\n

16. Use\u00a0styrofoam plates to protect your dishes.<\/h2>\n

\"styrofoam-compressed\"Photo: thefrugalgirls.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Simply place a styrofoam plate in-between each ceramic plate. Full instructions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

17. Wine crates are fantastic for storing glassware.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"winePhoto: Thomas Quine\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Your\u00a0local liquor store\u00a0will likely give them to you for free.<\/p>\n

18. Wrap smaller breakable kitchen items in tea towels.<\/h2>\n

\"platesPhoto: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

It makes for a more efficient move.<\/p>\n

19. Defrost\u00a0your refrigerator 24 to 48 hours before moving it.<\/h2>\n

\"fridge-compressed\"Photo: Richard Kelland\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

….or\u00a0you’ll have one hell of a mess.<\/p>\n

20. Pack your plants in an open box and separate them with\u00a0cardboard and\u00a0stuffing.<\/h2>\n

\"plants-min\"Photo: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

Plants are living things, so give them plenty of TLC during the move.<\/p>\n

21. Fill nail holes with\u00a0a bar of soap.<\/h2>\n

\"soap\"Photo: Kelsey Pudloski<\/em><\/p>\n

It really works!<\/p>\n

22. Use an old sheet to protect your mattress during the move.<\/h2>\n

\"oldPhoto: Chelsea Matthews\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Keep it safe from dirt, dust and scuffs.<\/p>\n

23. If possible, clean your new apartment *before* the move-in date.<\/h2>\n

\"emptyPhoto: Matt Bidulph\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Scrubbing the toilet after a long day of moving? No, thank you.<\/p>\n

24. Have pets and\/or children? Arrange for someone to watch them\u00a0during the move.<\/h2>\n

\"babyPhoto: Visa Kopu\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Toddlers are adorable, but they’re not very good at unpacking a truck.<\/p>\n

25. Paid a security deposit? Take photos of your empty apartment to ensure you’ll get it back.<\/h2>\n

\"takePhoto: Bruce Aldridge\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Do this when moving\u00a0out of your old place\u00a0and<\/em> when you arrive at the\u00a0new apartment.<\/p>\n

26. Pack an overnight bag so you won’t have to search through boxes to find your toothbrush.<\/h2>\n

\"overnightPhoto: Sarah\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Suggested items include toilet paper, phone charger, clean linens, toiletries, garbage bags, change of clothes, medications and coffee…don’t forget about the coffee.<\/p>\n

27. And finally, crack open a bottle of bubbly!<\/h2>\n

\"champagne-compressed\"Photo: Ginny\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

While some say it’s best not to serve alcohol until the move is complete…we say do what you want.<\/p>\n

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