If you’ve ever moved from one apartment to the next, you know that the struggle is real. Whether it’s walking up and down the staircase with all your belongings or the sudden realization that you have way too much for one person: moving is tough. Luckily, we know a thing or two about moving and we’re dropping the best apartment moving tips just for you.
1. Marie Kondo Your Current Apartment
The best time to declutter is before your move. This alleviates the amount you ultimately have to move. When it comes to getting rid of items, be practical and ask yourself, “do I really use this or will I ever need this?” A good rule of thumb is, if you haven’t used it in a year, you probably never will. Once you’ve figured out what you are bringing with you to your new apartment, give your items a new home by either selling or donating them to your local charity. This will help you to shorten the time it takes to pack and unpack. Your future self will thank you for that (and your new apartment).
2. Pack Your Items the Smart Way
The perfect apartment moving box, does exist and it’s a Ready-To-Go Box.
Why you’ll love them:
- It’s a rentable item. This means when you’re done with your move you can return them back to the store and you don’t have to worry about all the extra mess when you are done.
- No assembly required. Boxes come ready to go, so you can get to packing faster!
- They’re the perfect size. Large enough to fit your belongings, yet small enough to fit through the doorway.
- They are water resistant.
- Stackable, so you can save room in your vehicle or your apartment.
- Eco-friendly. No trash or single-use items here. You can reuse them until you’re ready to return them.
3. Determine How You Will Move Your Items
After you have packed up all of your items now it is time to determine whether they will fit in your car or if you are going to need to rent a U-Haul truck. U-Haul has a moving truck for every move: big or small. Use our tips to choose the right size moving truck for your move : How to Choose the Right Size Moving Truck Rental.
Apartment moving can be a daunting task, especially if you are doing it on your own. If you’ve ever had to move a couch up four flights of stairs, you know that the couch isn’t going to make it in one piece when you’re all by yourself. Thankfully, Moving Help is here to save the day! Moving Help, is an online marketplace that connects you to local and affordable moving providers. They do the tough part so you don’t have to! (Because isn’t finding a new apartment hard enough?).
4. Enjoy Your New Apartment
Once you’re all settled in and you’ve turned in your Ready-To-Go Boxes, now it’s time to make your new apartment yours. Add personal touches like art work, cozy blankets and fun throw pillows to make the place pop! And most importantly: ENJOY!
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