Moving Tips

Moving. It can be one of the most exciting milestones in your life but also the most stressful. Teenagers long to move out of their parent’s homes, newlyweds aspire about their first, and some families just enjoy hopping around the U.S living the American dream. Regardless of your unique situation there is one thing every mover has in common, the hassle of getting all those boxes packed and unpacked. That’s on top of not forgetting anything, getting rid of all the junk you don’t want to drag around, and finding the time in your busy schedule to do all of this! How about a safe and secure way to get those portable valuables to your new home? There are so many things to think about and consider when a move is in play. Reputable companies including 1-800-Pack-Rat, U-HAUL, and PODS help assist you in making sure all of your important items arrive safely to their destination while taking the stress off of your shoulders. A move is a BIG deal and it sure does take a lot of work.

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Did you know that 15% of the United States population makes a big move every year? Back in 2010 this included 6.7 million households! Typically I am not one of those people who fall into a statistic but I think it’s pretty neat to say I was one of those “movers.” In March of 2010 I made the long journey back to sunny South Florida from the crisp cold mountains of Colorado. My move was accompanied by a huge truck, over 50 brown boxes, a ton of bubble wrap, and plenty of empty tape rolls. It also left me completely exhausted and longing for a nap, maybe a hibernation! After experiencing a solid three moves in my entire life, I have developed my own short list of tips that I feel help to ease the process.

Be Prepared: Buy all of your supplies ahead of time and make sure you have more than enough. There is nothing worse than having to run back to the store mid-pack to get extra tape or bubble wrap! Durable boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, tape, and a permanent marker are necessities.

Group Like Items Together: When packing your belongings be sure to sort like items together. This will make unpacking much easier and avoid any confusion of where something may go in your new space.

Pack Light But Efficiently: Don’t pack your boxes to the rim. It will make them too heavy and could cause the bottom to become fragile, leading to a rupture. This could actually damage your beloved belongings!

Keep Parts Together: Whether it’s a piece of furniture or your TV mount, put all small pieces into individual labeled bags. There is nothing worse than going to put something together and you are missing one tiny screw or bolt.

Don’t Be A Pack Rat: A move is the perfect time to get rid of all that junk you no longer use or need. Donate your unwanted items to charity or give them to a friend. It will lighten your load and give you an excuse to get a few new things too!

Keeping all of these things in mind I have had a smooth transition from each home throughout the years. It’s amazing what a little organization can do! Are you planning a big or small move with your family soon? If so, I would love to know what tips you have in addition to my own.