21 Easy Moving Tips and Tricks

From purging household items to packing your belongings, moving an entire household isn’t a simple process. Fortunately, with the help of these smart moving tips and tricks, it’s about to get a wee bit easier. Here are 21 oh-so-easy moving tips and tricks that anyone can use when moving to a new home. Best of luck and happy moving!

Find free moving boxes at recycling drop-off points

Reuse original boxes for electronics and appliances

Schedule a donation pick-up for free

Obtain quotes from at least three different moving companies

Have lots of water bottles on-hand when moving

Take photos of your belongings before packing them

Choose a mid-week, mid-month move date

Place a fully-charged iPad or other iOS device in a box to track your move

Color-code your moving boxes and household items with post-it notes

Use foam pouches for plates, bowls and glassware

Bring a door stopper with you

Place heavy items in small boxes

Stuff boxes containing fragile items with pillows and blankets

Flatten boxes after a move and store for later

Save donation receipts for tax season

Make sure the moving truck has a parking spot

Get extra cash to tip movers

Check cabinets, drawers, appliances and closets before moving out

Rekey your new house as soon as possible

Use Moving.com’s Move Planner tool to organize your move

Pack a moving day essentials box

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