{"id":2072,"date":"2018-05-02T08:32:10","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T15:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.storewithneighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=2072"},"modified":"2024-01-29T18:03:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T01:03:50","slug":"moving-hacks-hopelessly-disorganized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/moving-hacks-hopelessly-disorganized\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Hacks For The Hopelessly Disorganized"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s hard to keep everything together while packing up your entire life and putting it all back together in a new location. With the big day looming in the distance, you may find yourself wondering if it’s even possible to achieve an organized, stress-free move<\/a>. You’ve read all of the moving advice you can get your hands on, but none of those “tricks” actually seem to make the task of moving any less daunting. <\/span>What you need are some major moving hacks to help you get through the moving process quickly, easily, and cheaply.<\/p>\n

Check below for a list of foolproof moving and packing tips that are sure to make this move the easiest one yet!<\/p>\n

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PACKING HACKS<\/span><\/h2>\n

Packing is one of the hardest parts of moving. Keeping everything organized as you furiously throw items in boxes is nearly impossible, and too time-consuming to worry about. Who honestly has the time to delicately arrange pre-sorted items into boxes and keep track of every item in every box? Below are the best packing tips to help you get the job done and stay organized while you do it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Packing Clothes<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Hack: Slide garbage bags directly over your clothes on hangers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Imagine all the time and effort you’d have to spend taking all your clothes off the hangers and folding them, stashing the hangers in bags and boxes, and then reassembling it all in a new closet (plus the stress about having to remove stains like ink from clothes<\/a> in case they get dirty). Save yourself the extra time and boxes by sliding garbage bags over groups of hanging clothes. To unpack, simply hang the bag of clothes in your new closet and take the garbage bag off.<\/span><\/p>\n

Packing Shoes<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Hack: Wrap your shoes in pairs before packing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Packing shoes is as easy as throwing them in boxes, but unpacking can be chaos. Turn your mess of unmatched shoes into rows of perfect pairs by matching up shoes and wrapping them in newspaper or packing paper before putting them in the box, starting with your heaviest shoes. This handy packing tip will also keep the rest of your shoes safe from the muddy hiking boots you never found time to clean. Read the full guide to packing shoes<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bonus tip: Stuff pairs of socks inside your shoes to keep them from getting distorted during the move.<\/span><\/p>\n

Packing Dishes<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Hack: Stack plates with styrofoam plates in between.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Protect your fragile dishes and your wallet by using inexpensive styrofoam plates as padding. This moving tip is a huge time and money saver. Use t-shirts and blankets as extra padding around your dishes to save even more. Read our full guide to packing dishes and glasses for moving<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Packing Power Cords<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Hack: Use toilet paper rolls to contain and organize your cords.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Packing all your cords in one box is sure to leave you with a massive tangle of cables. Avoid the stress by wrapping up each cord and securing it with a toilet paper roll. Label each roll and place them all in a box.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Power cords are susceptible to electricity and temperature. Use bubble wrap or plastic wrap to prevent static and keep your cord box in a climate-controlled environment at all times.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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