You have a lot to consider when moving. Your timelines need to be perfect so neither house is empty for too long; you need to budget correctly so you have enough for all of your supplies, and for the trip itself, all of the local furniture shipping companies need to be considered, and many more considerations will also have to be made.
In all of this chaos, you may lose sight of what you need to actually pack and move. Of course, you could also simply be unaware of some of your options. Luckily, the explanations below will help you understand which items should be on the top of your supply list.
Your world will completely change when you discover furniture sliders, even if you don’t plan on moving anytime soon. These little disks can be slid under the legs or corners of furniture items and allow you to slide them on the floor without causing damage to either the floor or the furniture item.
While they have limitations (they can’t exactly help you ascend or descend stairs for example), they will limit how often you have to lift heavy items and make emptying a furnished room a cinch. They can even be of use to those who simply want to redecorate for similar reasons.
The benefits of having a dolly around during a move simply can not be overstated. There are many different options useful for a variety of different tasks. For example, a smaller one may be best suited for moving stacks of boxes around, which will save you time and energy. Large ones can make moving furniture a cinch.
The right one can even be used effectively for both, which makes your entire moving experience a lot better because of this convenience. Even if you have help from friends or even professional movers, consider investing into a dolly because while it may never be used for moving again, you can use it for moving furniture or even larger projects, which can make some hobbies a lot more fun.
There are quite a few reasons why you should consider picking up a few reusable storage bins/tubs.
For one, they decrease the number of boxes you’ll need. Buying boxes for moving is expensive and you probably haven’t thought about keeping the boxes from the items you’ve ordered online. While these totes can also be expensive, they’ll be used more than once, which increases their value tremendously.
Another benefit is that these totes can be weather-resistant or even completely waterproof. While this would obviously make moving in poor weather easier, it also works well for packing items that normally stay outside. Fertilizers, bird seeds, bird feeders, pet supplies, and more are great options to pack in these tubs.
The best part is that once the tub is unpacked, you can store other items in it. Sure, the boxes can be used for that as well, but it's temporary because cardboard will not only degrade over time, it is also susceptible to water damage. One spill can take a box out of commission.
They’re great for storing extra items you don’t need all the time like sheets and blankets, can be amazing garage storage and more. You won’t regret keeping a few of these around even if you’re not moving.
