{"id":2269,"date":"2018-06-25T08:20:27","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T15:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.storewithneighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=2269"},"modified":"2024-01-29T18:08:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T01:08:04","slug":"moving-and-packing-tips-the-ultimate-guide-to-relocating-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/moving-and-packing-tips-the-ultimate-guide-to-relocating-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving And Packing Tips: The Ultimate Guide To Relocating Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations on your upcoming move! Now that you&rsquo;ve found your new home, all you have to worry about is figuring out how much your move will cost, deciding whether to hire professional movers and packers or not, finding <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/?utm_source=blog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affordable storage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and transferring your entire life to a new location.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So whether you&rsquo;ve just finished signing the paperwork for your dream home or you&rsquo;re trying to get away from your crazy roommates, you could probably use some serious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving tips<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make the the next few weeks go smoothly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily for you, we&rsquo;ve compiled the best of all the moving tips out there to give you the ultimate guide to moving and packing. Read below for great moving tips and packing tricks to help you keep it together and survive your move.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"costs-of-moving\"><strong>Costs of Moving<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving can cost anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars, so the money left over in your checking account after paying for your new place might not be enough to cover your moving expenses. On top of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packingsupply.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">packing supplies<\/a>, professional mover fees, and truck rentals, there are some hidden moving expenses to keep in mind that could make the cost of your move go way up.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/ultimate-spring-cleaning-decluttering-deep-cleaning-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning and fixing up your old house<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel costs (gas, food, hotels, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental apartment fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/neighbor-self-storage-costs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage fees<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pet-related expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"cost-of-hiring-professional-movers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost Of Hiring Professional Movers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding whether to use professional movers or not is one of the first decisions you need to make while mapping out your move. Movers can save you a lot of time and hard work, but you might save a lot of money just doing everything yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local movers usually charge between $20-$30 an hour to load, transport, and unload your boxes for you. Most companies are happy to offer packing and unpacking services as well, which will run you an extra $25-$35 an hour. For long-distance moves, plan on spending a little less than $1 per pound of stuff you are transporting, and be sure to ask about any extra charges up front. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moving.com\/movers\/moving-cost-calculator.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free moving cost calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get an estimate for the cost of your move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While exploring your mover options, be sure to watch out for moving fraud. If a company claims to offer moving or packing services at a significantly lower cost than similar companies, it could be a red flag. Check out the Department of Transportation&rsquo;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/protect-your-move\/moving-fraud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving fraud guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn what you can do to protect yourself. Like everything else in life, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. <\/span><\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-storage\">How Neighbor is changing storage<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Renters save 30-50% on self storage, on average. 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Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <footer>\r\n      <button>Search nearby options <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n    <\/footer>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"tips-for-moving-preparation\"><strong>Tips for Moving Preparation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\" wp-image-2271 alignright pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Stack of moving boxes\"  width=\"369\"  height=\"246\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-2-300x200.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-2-380x254.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-2-550x367.png 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-2.png 724w\" ><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"declutter-before-you-move\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declutter Before You Move<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get rid of everything you don&rsquo;t want before you go to save time and boxes. Depending on how long you&rsquo;ve lived in your current home, you&rsquo;ve probably acquired more stuff than you realize. Take one area at a time, and sort your things into three piles: keep, discard, and sell\/donate. You&rsquo;ll be able to pack unessential items and wipe down shelves and cupboards as you go.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"set-up-a-moving-budget\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set Up A Moving Budget<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a notebook, spreadsheet, or your budget tool of choice, set up a detailed moving budget template. After putting in big items like mover fees and transportation costs, be sure to leave room for miscellaneous items you might need to buy once you get to your new place.If you skip this step and don&rsquo;t have a detailed budget in mind, your move could end up costing more than you planned on, and maybe even more than you can afford.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"research-professional-movers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Professional Movers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull out your phone and start looking into moving companies during your spare time. Get as many online quotes as you can and then get in touch with your top candidates to discuss further details. You&rsquo;ll find that the majority of companies&nbsp;are crazy expensive. So if you want professional movers and don&rsquo;t want to mortgage the farm, then you should check out Dolly. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dolly.com\" target=\"_blank\">Dolly<\/a> connects you with local pickup truck owners who are ready to help with your moving, delivery, and hauling needs. Whether you need help bringing home a new dining table, picking up a couch you found on Craigslist, or need heavy lifting help during an apartment move, Dolly&rsquo;s got your back. Get truck &amp; muscle, anytime you need it, in Boston, Chicago, Denver,&nbsp; Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, and Seattle.<\/p>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-2609 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dolly Moving Company\"  width=\"425\"  height=\"283\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Dolly_May-604-1-copy.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Dolly_May-604-1-copy.png 600w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Dolly_May-604-1-copy-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Dolly_May-604-1-copy-380x253.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Dolly_May-604-1-copy-550x367.png 550w\" ><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"find-affordable-storage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Affordable Storage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by making a list of the things you need to store and the amount of time you need to store them. After you have an idea of what you need, spend time looking around and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/ideal-storage-unit-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finding the best storage for your needs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Overspending on storage can really put a hole in your moving budget. You will save yourself a lot of money and stress if you get this step taken care in advance. Check out <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neighbor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find an affordable storage option that&rsquo;s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"make-a-moving-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make A Moving Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take an evening to sit down and come up with a timeline for everything you need to do for your move. Planning everything out in advance is the best way to stay on track during the coming months. Be sure to write daily moving tasks on your calendar so you don&rsquo;t forget anything important. You can use the moving checklist below as an outline for your plan. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"moving-house-checklist\"><strong>Moving House Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&rsquo;re preparing for a move, it&rsquo;s all too easy to let time get away from you. Don&rsquo;t make the mistake of leaving everything until the last minute. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/5-essential-moving-tips-packing-tips\/\">Use this moving checklist<\/a> to ensure you get everything done beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-2-months-before\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 Months Before<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/declutter-your-garage-organization-and-storage-solutions-for-your-garage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start the decluttering process<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research moving companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start collecting moving boxes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a folder for all moving-related notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange for medical, school, and other records to be transferred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/real-estate\/moving-black-book--the-people-you-should-tell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inform important parties of your move<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule disconnect times for utilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get measurements of your furniture and other big items<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start using up the food in your freezer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"2-weeks-1-month-before\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Weeks &ndash; 1 Month Before<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put valuables and important documents in a safebox to personally transport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stock up on packing tape and other moving supplies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your nearest post office or online and do a change of address <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start packing and labeling boxes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"week-before\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week Before<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t buy any more groceries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refill prescriptions and stock up on other personal items<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack travel bags with a week&rsquo;s worth of clothes and hygiene products for everyone in the family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave out a few cleaning supplies for a final sweep through on moving day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm payments and plans with movers, landlords, and storage facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"day-before-and-day-of\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day Before and Day Of<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defrost the fridge and freezer at least 24 hours in advance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep extra bags handy to store last minute items<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean each room as it is emptied<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax &ndash; If you&rsquo;ve prepared in advance, you&rsquo;ll be able to enjoy a peaceful moving day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"preparing-to-pack\"><strong>Preparing&nbsp;to Pack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing your entire house could take anywhere from 6 days to 6 weeks depending on the amount of things you need to pack. Before you get started, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/moving-hacks-hopelessly-disorganized\/\">we&rsquo;ve made this packing checklist<\/a> to keep you from ending up in a packing pickle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"preparing-to-pack-checklist\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing To Pack Checklist<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start as early as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you have gotten rid of all the things you don&rsquo;t want<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have valuables separated to be packed in a safebox<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know what needs to go to storage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work out a detailed labeling system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have moving boxes and packing paper ready to go<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take inventory of your things<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"packing-101-where-to-start\"><strong>Packing 101: Where to&nbsp;Start<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-2272 alignright pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Where to start packing\"  width=\"415\"  height=\"234\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-3-300x169.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-3-380x214.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-3-550x309.png 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-3.png 800w\" ><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It makes the most sense to pack non-essential items first, but with an entire house full of non-essential items, what should you really pack first? To answer this question, we&rsquo;ve put together the perfect packing timeline to guide you from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get started by packing the least-used room in your house. This could be a guest room, sewing\/crafting room, garage, or attic. When you&rsquo;ve finished, move on to other rooms you won&rsquo;t need to use before your move.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you&rsquo;ve packed all the unimportant areas of your house, it&rsquo;s time to skim non-essential items out of living spaces. Start with the living room and children&rsquo;s bedrooms. Pack everything you can do without for the next few weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tackle over-crowded areas of these rooms first as they will take the most time to effectively organize and pack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&rsquo;re ready to move on to the most-used rooms in your house, start with the kitchen. Leave only the bare minimum of food and cooking utensils in an open box, and pack everything else.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the bathroom and bedroom for last as they have several items you need to use every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"packing-tips-and-tricks\"><strong>Packing Tips and Tricks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how to get started packing up your house, here are a few things to keep in mind while you go. These packing tips will help you overcome any packing challenges you may face.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"organizing-moving-boxes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizing Moving Boxes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your moving boxes organized doesn&rsquo;t have to be a chore. These three labeling hacks will have you packing like a pro.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the room the box came from, write a description of the items inside. Your description can be short, but keep it detailed enough to give you a good idea of what&rsquo;s inside the box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a different color to designate each area of your new house. You can use stickers or tape to mark the boxes accordingly, making it easier to unload the moving the truck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a numbering system to keep an inventory of all your stuff and ensure no boxes are lost. As you pack, write a number on the side of each box and then write the same number in your notes with a list of every item inside that box. Taking inventory as you pack saves time and makes for a more accurate inventory list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"packing-fragile-items\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing Fragile Items<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-medium wp-image-2274 alignright pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Packing fragile items\"  width=\"300\"  height=\"242\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-5-300x242.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-5-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-5.png 350w\" ><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure not to overfill boxes with fragile items in them. Pack a few items in each box and then use packing paper, newspaper, or bubble wrap to fill in the empty space. If you have any priceless fragiles, they should be packed in their own box. Lay a blanket across the bottom of the box, and put a pillow on top for extra padding. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat items, such as dishes, should be stacked vertically rather than horizontally in the box to help them absorb shock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to label all your fragile boxes with &ldquo;FRAGILE&rdquo; in big letters on the sides and top. Communication is key to making sure your items are protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"packing-pictures-and-wall-decorations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing Pictures and Wall Decorations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picture frames, mirrors, and wall hangings should be wrapped and properly protected before transporting. Get some packing paper or bubble wrap and wrap the picture like a present, making sure everything is covered. You can fit several wrapped small frames in a normal moving box, and get specialty boxes for large frames. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&rsquo;t have any boxes that will fit your large frames, just take apart regular moving boxes and flatten them. You can secure the flattened cardboard to both sides of your frame in place of a box.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the time comes to transport your pictures, be sure to load them on their side rather than laying them flat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"packing-clothes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing Clothes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-medium wp-image-2275 alignright pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Packing clothes in a wardrobe box\"  width=\"300\"  height=\"209\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-6-300x209.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-6-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-6-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-6-380x264.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-6-550x383.png 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-6-800x556.png 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-6.png 900w\" ><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize luggage, totes, and even dresser drawers while packing your clothes. Light-weight items like socks and t-shirts can be left in drawers without making your dresser too heavy to move. Fold or roll your other clothes and pack them into suitcases and totes that you already have. Wardrobe boxes can get expensive, so use them sparingly if you have a tight moving budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"packing-books\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing Books<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make book boxes easy to handle by using several small boxes in place of a few bigger ones. Packing too many books in a regular-sized moving box makes it nearly impossible to lift the box and greatly increases your chances of having the bottom rip out. You might be tempted to just pack a regular-sized box halfway full of books, but this weakens the sides of your box and makes it more likely to collapse. Save yourself the trouble and keep a supply of small boxes to pack books and other heavy items .<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"packing-the-kitchen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing The Kitchen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\" wp-image-2276 alignright pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Packing the kitchen\"  width=\"327\"  height=\"218\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-7-300x200.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-7-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-7-380x254.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-7-550x367.png 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Moving-guide-7.png 691w\" ><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kitchen is usually one of the hardest rooms to pack. Going through countless drawers, shelves, and cabinets can seem daunting, so here are a few kitchen packing tips to help you keep your sanity<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start decluttering the messiest drawers and cabinets before moving on to neater ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack decorations first, and then move on to vases, expensive glassware, and other items you don&rsquo;t use often<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host a dinner party to get rid of extra food in your pantry and fridge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep an open box with only the essentials, including one set of dishes and utensils for each family member<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s no secret that moving is not an enjoyable experience, but it doesn&rsquo;t have to be a stressful experience. If you plan ahead and get organized, you can have a stress-free and affordable move. Make a plan, start packing early, and enjoy the adventure of moving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contentlinks\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2536 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Find Neighbor Storage Near You\"  width=\"488\"  height=\"195\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1.png 951w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1-380x152.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1-550x220.png 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1-800x320.png 800w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"neighbor-post-form-simple\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rentals\/search\/&amp;utm_source=storageform&amp;utm_medium=blog\"><input name=\"search\" required=\"\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Location\">\n<p><select name=\"size\" required=\" \"><option value=\"\">Size of Space<\/option><option value=\"\">Any size<\/option><option value=\"small\">Small (Less than 5&times;5)<\/option><option value=\"medium\">Medium (5&times;5 to 12&times;12)<\/option><option value=\"large\">Large (12&times;12 and up)<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n<p><input class=\"submit-button\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Find Storage Space\"><\/p>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Congratulations on your upcoming move! 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