9 Apartment Moving Hacks

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THE PERFECT-SIZED BOX

1. Find free boxes at Costco or clothing stores.

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THE PERFECT-SIZED BOX

2. Or shop online in the Craigslist FREE section.




30” wide

24” tall

24”-30” deep

THE PERFECT-SIZED BOX3. The perfect box is one that you can pick up easily and see over so you’re

not blinded when walking.




HOW TO PACK ATELEVISION

1. Cover the screen using a towel or bedsheet.



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2. Wrap with bubble wrap and moving pads, then wrap with tape.





3. Build a custom box for your wrapped television.




HOW TO PACKHANGING CLOTHES

1. Zip tie



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HOW TO PACKHANGING CLOTHES

2. Cover with a garbage bag



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HOW TO PACK FURNITURE WITH DRAWERS

1. Unscrew hardware



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HOW TO PACK FURNITURE WITH DRAWERS

2. Re-screw hardware inside out.



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Kitchen

Living Room

Master Bedroom

Bathroom

COLOR-CODEBOXES TO ROOMS

1. Pick a color for each room



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COLOR-CODEBOXES TO ROOMS

2. Label the door of each room with the corresponding color.



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HOW TO PACK PLATES1. Pack plates vertically, like records. They’ll be less likely to break. Cover with bubble wrap.



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HOW TO PACK MIRRORS & PICTURES

1. Wrap the item like you would a present, with packing paper or bubble wrap.



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2. Secure the wrap with tape, taping around the whole item. Mark where the glass is.

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3. Place in a box and fill empty spaces with crumpled paper. Store vertically.

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USE YOUR TOWELS & SHEETS

Save money on packing materals, use your sheets and towels instead.



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USE YOUR TOWELS & SHEETS

Save money on packing materals, use your sheets and towels instead.



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HOW TO FILL HOLES IN THE WALL WITH A BAR OF SOAP

Get rid of the holes in the wall caused by nails.

soap



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