Things you wished you knew/did/had when moving?

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Delo · Answer

Trash bags for hanging clothes: Wrapping trash bags around your hanging clothes is a simple way to protect and consolidate clothing for your move. Learned this hack years ago and have been doing it for every move since!

amy groome | mid-flight · Answer

Parkla | IKEA: Packs up college dorm bedding or off-season clothing / gear like a charm.

amy groome | mid-flight · Answer

Sharpies - Every Size: I can’t imagine any event involving logistics and labeling that wouldn’t include a zippered pouch full of black Sharpies, from extra fine all the way up to extra fat! Pair with all varietals of tape — blue painter’s, packing, masking, electrical…

Samantha Culp · Answer

Fanny pack for Moving Day: Corny but tactical; fill with phone /packing tape/ scissors/ sharpie/the basics are useful to have within hand’s reach when packing and moving

Juliana · Answer

use a reusable box rental company! no buying boxes or fighting with tape. better for environment.

D · Answer

Non-attachment as a moving practice: Tomorrow I’m moving (perpetually but at least nomadically until fall) and I think about this Christopher Wool painting whenever I move. Traveling light, selling or donating whatever you can, and storing only a little has saved me a lot of stress. A practice of non-attachment or at least light attachment is my moving advice to myself and everyone else. Release. ✨ Wishing you a low stress and pleasure filled journey 🌿

Jamie · Answer

books in tote bags: if you’re moving across town, books in tote bags is the way to do it! you can fit so many books in a tote bag and it makes it so easy to move multiple at once and pack them in around other boxes in the car. if you’re going cross-country or you’re planning to mail some stuff, USPS media mail is your savior. super cheap and convenient, have used it many many times and love

AMB · Answer

FRAKTA Storage bag: A game changer! These bags are massive and can be either be carried like a duffel bag or backpack. I recommend getting the version that has the zipper too.They are fairly heavy duty and can be stored flat and folded when not being used. I’ve used my blue bags for trips, storage, and moving, but I know other people use theirs for other things. I think I have knock-offs and they work fine.

pino · Answer

hire a task rabbit

Space Camp · Answer

www.spacecamporganizing.con: Hire an organizer to unpack / organize right away! The best way to move.

paige · Answer

Understanding cost of utilities: I'm currently gearing up to move this summer, and one thing I'm currently scoping out is how much I may be paying for utilities on a monthly basis. It's all estimates right now, but finding resources and hearing from other renters in my area has been helping to get an idea of cost!