7 Top Moving Day Hacks

October 15, 2024

Are you embarking on a new leg of your journey, pushing onto new frontiers of life? In other words, are you moving into a new home? Whether it is a rental or a beautiful new construction home built by Ameri-Star Homes, it is exciting. The best way you can make the most of your transition is to organize and strategize. Follow these seven moving day hacks for the smoothest process possible!

Use Storage and Packing Supplies You Already Own

One great moving day hack is to pack your belongings in storage supplies you already own. For example, you can store your belongings in suitcases, trunks, baskets, boxes, and other travel cases like duffle bags. Even your laundry basket can come in handy.

Source Free Cardboard Boxes from Local Stores

If you have garbage bags or shopping bags, you can use those too. Even so, some items like dishware need more durable and easy-to-transport packaging. You can find free cardboard boxes at your local retail centers. Just ask your local grocery store, convenience store, etc., if they have some cardboard boxes to spare. They probably will!

Create a Key and Label Your Inventory

Things can get confusing if you don’t label your packed-up belongings. Label your inventory appropriately. Some boxes or containers might be labeled “books,” “dishes,” or “bedding,” for example. You can also create a color-coded key matching items to each room in the house.

Use Online Checklists 

Online checklists are a great resource for helping you remember everything on your to-do list. They can be excellent for packing, moving house, or updating your home address.

Take Care with Fragile Goods

Remember to take special care of fragile items; if you aren’t sure if you are packing your beloved items safely, get someone you trust to help! These items don’t just include porcelain; they also include furniture, tools, and more.

Sell or Donate Your Clutter

Now is a great time to leave behind what you don’t need and start fresh. Donate salvageable items or host a garage sale as soon as you have determined what stays and what goes.

Prepare Well in Advance

While it is possible to pack in one weekend, you probably shouldn’t. It’s a good idea to start preparing at least a month in advance. 

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