{"id":38913,"date":"2016-07-31T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-31T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=38913"},"modified":"2019-06-27T13:13:24","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T20:13:24","slug":"adulting-7-moving-tips-for-millennials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/31\/adulting-7-moving-tips-for-millennials\/","title":{"rendered":"Adulting: 7 Moving Tips for Millennials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Adulting, let&#8217;s face it- it&#8217;s hard! \u00a0I mean, you get to be in charge of your own destiny and make decisions for yourself, but the flip side of that is you now have much more responsibility and bills! Whether you want to or not, adulting is a necessity and a rite of passage. \u00a0Remember, Peter Pan is just a fairy tale! \u00a0When it comes to adulting your move, the benefits outweigh the cost. \u00a0I recently adulted\u00a0my move for the first time and found that the options made my move much more manageable and less stressful. \u00a0Below are ways to adult your move. \u00a0Some of these I tried myself, and a couple I added after\u00a0considering how to make my move even easier next time.<\/p>\n<h3>Plan Ahead<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38959 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/plan-ahead-e1469657528544.png\" alt=\"plan ahead\" width=\"292\" height=\"264\" \/><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Start the process of finding a new home<\/li>\n<li>Get rid of things you don&#8217;t want<\/li>\n<li>Set the date for your move<\/li>\n<li>Reserve your rental equipment needed as soon as possible<\/li>\n<li>Make repairs to your rental to ensure you get your deposit back<\/li>\n<li>Pack anything you can, as soon as you can<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Budget<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Save money for your move<\/li>\n<li>Consider all costs like gas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/DamageCoverage?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=damagecoverage&amp;utm_content=20190617-adultong7movingtipsformillenials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coverage<\/a> for the rental equipment and any new items you may want to purchase<\/li>\n<li>Save 20% over the amount you think you will need, just in case unexpected costs of moving come up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38964 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/couple-e1469658983839.png\" alt=\"couple\" width=\"293\" height=\"283\" \/>Buy Moving Supplies<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Shocking, but professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160731-7waystoadulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving boxes<\/a>\u00a0are actually stronger than the free ones at the grocery store<\/li>\n<li>Specialty boxes and kits protect things you love like your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Electronics-boxes\/Flat-Panel-TV-Kit?id=16343&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160731-7waystoadulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TV<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Mirror-picture-boxes\/Mirror-Picture-Box?id=8697&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160731-7waystoadulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">framed art<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Surprisingly, moving supplies\u00a0are also affordable<\/li>\n<li>The U-Haul buyback guarantee promises to take back unused supplies<\/li>\n<li>Consider the cost of the items you will have to replace by not packing your items properly and just spend a fraction of that to protect your belongings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Purge, But Don&#8217;t Over-Purge<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In college, you probably think throw everything out at the end of the school year is a good idea. \u00a0Don&#8217;t do that if you are adulting. \u00a0Items like sofas, mattresses and other household items cost money to replace. \u00a0So, do not get rid of things just because it is easier than moving. You might hold on to them until you can afford that replacement.<\/li>\n<li>Definitely get rid of anything you do not want, do not use or do not need<\/li>\n<li>Do not go through the effort of packing, moving and unpacking things that you do not want or need around<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Use Supplies and Equipment Correctly<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38963 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/hui-e1469658398973.png\" alt=\"hui\" width=\"313\" height=\"281\" \/><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t overfill boxes! \u00a0Overfilling boxes makes them much more difficult to handle and can make your move more difficult<\/li>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/RentalItems\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160731-7waystoadulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dolly<\/a> to move boxes or furniture<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Moving-lifting-tools\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160731-7waystoadulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cool products<\/a> can save your back and time<\/li>\n<li>Know your equipment when renting. \u00a0Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/uhaulofficialvideos?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_content=20160731-7waystoadulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how-to videos<\/a> or read the manuals to ensure you use the equipment correctly. \u00a0This is not just for safety reasons, although that is important too. \u00a0If you know how the equipment works your move will be easier and more efficient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Rent Moving Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>I know in actuality you could move all your items in your car or friend&#8217;s hatchback. \u00a0The fact is, you shouldn&#8217;t. \u00a0It takes multiple trips, so much more time and is the least efficient way to move. It also causes unneeded wear and tears on your vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Renting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20160731-adulting7movingtips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving truck<\/a> will make the move in one trip. \u00a0That means one-time loading and unloading!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38962 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/movers-e1469657938504.png\" alt=\"movers\" width=\"300\" height=\"279\" \/>Hire Help<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It costs more, but it is the best choice money can buy. \u00a0Until my last move I would never have suggested this, but hiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingHelp\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movinghelp&amp;utm_content=20160731-7waystoadulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help<\/a> did not cost as much as I was thinking. \u00a0I got help for a couple of hours and I was amazed by what they were able to do! \u00a0They loaded all my things in the truck, tied all my items down safely and then met me at my new home and unloaded.<\/li>\n<li>There was still plenty to do while they were loading. \u00a0I was able to finish any last minute packing and tidying up and then I spent my afternoon unpacking.<\/li>\n<li>I will do this every time I move! \u00a0The time it saved me made it priceless.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During my last move, I hired moving help, packed ahead of time, rented moving equipment, purged and bought moving supplies. \u00a0I did not use the supplies correctly one hundred percent of the time and I could have used more supplies. \u00a0More money\u00a0should have been budgeted for incidentals that I did not consider. \u00a0I tried to save time by bringing some items over little by little. \u00a0It did not save me nearly enough time on moving day to make the effort, blood, sweat, and tears of me and my friends worth it! \u00a0Adulting your move will cost more, but you will find that the cost will save you so much time and stress that it will be worth it. \u00a0And, your items will also be protected and in good condition when you arrive at your new home. \u00a0I found by making these changes it allowed me to focus positive energy on my new beginnings and I enjoyed my move much more!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What suggestions for adulting your move can you offer? \u00a0Share in the comments.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adulting, let&#8217;s face it- it&#8217;s hard! \u00a0I mean, you get to be in charge of your own destiny and make decisions for yourself, but the flip side of that is you now have much more responsibility and bills! 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