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Nail holes – If you are renting, you may get charged for holes in the wall. For a nice quick fix, use soap or toothpaste to fill nail holes.

Moving Company – Always consider a hiring a moving company to help with all of the heavy lifting and transportation. Packing is difficult, but loading your belongings into vehicles and driving to your final destination can be super stressful. Additionally,…

Labels – Use labels on your boxes so that you know what is in them and the room in which they belong. This will be exponentially helpful for movers and for you so you know exactly what is in the…

Kids – Make sure your kids are well taken care of during the whole process. For younger children, consider a sitter to watch over them while you pack. For older kids, get them involved! Have them label or color code…

Jewelry – Thread your necklaces through straws to keep them from getting tangled during the move. You can also use saran wrap to keep jewelry in place during the transport.

Inspect – After you have everything packed up and ready to move, do one last inspection to make sure you didn’t leave anything small behind. (Closets, cabinets, etc.)

Hire friends – Bring in your friends! Have them help with packing and loading to make the process go much quicker. Give them first dibs on any items you may be leaving behind as a nice thank you.

Greyhound – Did you know you can ship boxes via Greyhound bus? It takes a few days but if you don’t mind the wait, it is one of the cheapest options for moving boxes.

Food – Make your last grocery run a week before moving and keep it very minimal. Avoid perishable items because they are difficult to transport and you don’t want to waste your money by throwing away uneaten food.

Extra padding – Use extra padding on your most fragile items. Instead of bubble wrap and packing peanuts, use environmentally friendly options like newspaper. You can even use some clothing, socks or towels to give some extra cushion during the…