Jun 16, 2014

Ways to Make Your Move Go Better!

Since I am moving in about 5 weeks, I am looking for all the the help I can to make this easier.  So, I thought I would share some of the tips I found to prepare for your move and improve your move:

Use a color-coding system that’ll let you glance at each box and immediately know which room the contents belong in.
http://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/8-easy-breezy-earth-tone-palettes-apartment/

Instead of wrapping plates in newspaper, place disposable foam plates in between them.
http://thefrugalgirls.com/2012/07/how-to-safely-pack-plates-for-moving.html

 Treat loading the truck like a game of Tetris.
http://blog.extraspace.com/2012/11/30/using-your-tetris-skills-to-store-furniture/
If you pack your plates vertically, like records, they’ll be less likely to break in transit.
http://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/spend-or-save-apartment-items/

To prevent your containers with liquid from spilling during your move, remove the bottle cap, place plastic wrap on the lip of the bottle, then place the cap back on.
http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/travel/products/double-duty-travel-items-10000001717986/page3.html

This handy diagram shows the science behind loading that moving truck..
http://www.jdmpackingsupplies.com/

Ask your local liquor store for empty boxes or crates-most boxes have handles and are useful for transporting your heavier items
http://thefrugalgirls.com/2012/07/how-to-safely-pack-plates-for-moving.html

Wrap your more fragile objects in your towels and sheets; this way, you can pack everything and save yourself some bubble wrap. Two birds with one stone!
http://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/9-bathroom-storage-ideas-you-havent-thought-of/

Put your drinking glasses in clean socks for extra padding during your move.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/v2qjr/share_your_moving_tips/

If you need to hang something onto a wall with exact holes, make a photocopy of the item to use as a guide.
http://shialabeowulf.tumblr.com/post/48901166598/99-more-life-hacks-to-make-your-life-easier
Find Free Moving Boxes
http://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/10-important-moving-day-details/

If you have a old, dried up roll of masking or painter's tape, place it in the microwave for a few seconds and it will loosen up and be easy to use.
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/2012/07/tips-tips-and-more-tips.html

Use a piece a tape to measure distance between two holes when hanging a picture.
http://shialabeowulf.tumblr.com/post/48901166598/99-more-life-hacks-to-make-your-life-easier
Load Furniture with Drawers
http://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment/

Pack the items you will need FIRST in a clear plastic bin.
http://theloudandclear.com/2012/08/22/moving-tips-packing-box-1/


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