20 Tips for an ORGANIZED Moving Day

Packing up to move houses or apartments doesn’t have to be so stressful. If you prepare early and pack your stuff the right way, it can be calm and organized. Use these tips to make your relocation process work well.

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00:00 Intro
00:56 Moving is hard…?
2:52 Decluttering
4:58 Where to start
6:40 FRAGILE packing tips
8:18 Kitchen tips
9:50 How to pack clothes
16:12 The week of your move
17:46 A bonus tip

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[PriskaJordan]

This whole moving process was fun to document. 😊 What other home topics would you like to see?

[dianarockwell]

I too have moved a lot like 10 times in the last 20 years. That includes three moves in 12 months. My biggest tip is to load the beds last. When you get to your new home, the bed will come out first and be put directly into the bedroom and hopefully you have enough people helping that someone can set the bed up while other people are pulling boxes from the truck. That means if none of your organization works which I have done all these tips and tricks for labeling and everything and things still end up in the wrong room. At least you will have a place to sleep and don’t load things up on the bed after it’s set up. They can go around it but don’t put them on it.

[socalsal]

I'm a book lover so recommend always using small boxes for them! Better to have many small boxes than a couple of enormously heavy boxes that might cause your helpful brother-in-law to throw his back out! :)

[pameladavis]

Chile my house not even on the market until June and I'm packing and decluttering already

[kimilearns]

Think you for the tips. Also for the bags, you don't have to poke a hole on the bottom, just wrap the bags over your clothes and tie them hanger side up. You can then reuse the bag.

[rebeccabourland]

If you arent moving too far and you CAN I recommend getting the keys to your new house a few days before your "move date". This gave us the opportunity to move food from the fridge and freezer as well as plants etc.

[summermichelle]

I love that you urged everyone to try and reframe the way they look at moving, this video was so positive and helpful! You're awesome, thank you!

[curtismagnuson]

The one thing I did on my last move was to use "post-it notes". I put a D on it to note that it was done and cleaned. I put it on the door of the cupboard.
It saved me from having to run through my apartment several times. When i leave i just take off the post it notes. And know i did not leave anything behind.

[Kasia]

Through no choice of my own, I had just over 2 weeks to move but I managed to use the tips in a condensed time scale.

[eirbsjc]

My best tip is to pack flat screen tvs standing up. Put bubble wrap on front and back, then cover those with large pieces of cardboard. Wrap securely in place by wrapping around and around with Saran Wrap or movers Saran like tape to hold those in place. Then cover with movers blankets, rugs, or old blankets and wrap once around again using with Saran Wrap or movers Saran like tape to secure. Put something in front and back of tv to keep it from moving around. Worked like a charm for me and i and my helper friends were all way past 60 when I moved. Hope this helps someone!

[anchor]

Great tips!! I love the tip about packing frames vertically.

I also move a lot and my most important rule is the bigger the box, the lighter the item. Books in small boxes, pillows in the biggest box.

Also, part of my decluttering for a move starts even earlier than a month where I'm using up half empty lotion/beauty products, pantry items, etc. first.

[knitswithdirt]

I started packing early but just moved this week. Its still a process. Had movers move the bulk but I'm STILL moving things out of the old place. I still have 3 weeks to be fully out (this was an unusual situation where my last months rent was waived). Took a huge pile to the donation place today. Other than my house plants and some potted fruit trees I'm taking almost done. (I DO have some "movers depression" and a feeling of regret on the new place...but I had both when I moved to the old place and that was 8 yrs ago and I would have stayed if it were an option so I know it will pass). Can't wait for it to be DONE though.

[DaiLa]

This is a great video! I'm getting ready to move and needed some inspo. I love that you started with the tip about a shift in mindset! That makes a world of difference!

[RaeC]

I definitely love moving! The best part is unpacking and deciding how you will decorate the new space. I've moved 11 times as an adult, and my upcoming move in a few weeks will be the first time I use movers. So excited to not throw my and my families backs out, we're getting too old for that 😅😅

[trinityjones]

Glad I’m watching this the day we put our 30 day notice in😂

[stewartsmalls]

07:25 Glass should be wrapped on all sides not only to prevent breaking but to contain glass if it does break. papers is best but towels, older clothes work well too. Newspapers are obsolete but ads, menus, or even buying pro packing paper is an option. Smaller glass objects like glasses, candles l, etc can be put be put in socks or other smaller clothes. Stuffing your unmentionables inside is also worth mentioning.

[AmberGarrett-pyry]

BRILLIANT! on placing a trash bag over clothes. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for that idea. If I had to use wardrobe boxes it would take up most of the truck space. LOL

[elqxnmx]

Thank you so much for your tips. I'm trying to do better in this move. The last move was horrible! A lot of last minute packing and some of the stuff that was packed in a hurry, I'm decluttering now after being missing in action for 4 years! I think the best thing I'm taking away from your video Is make this a positive experience! I never have and didn't even think about doing that. So starting today it's all positive!
Here is a tip I would like to share. I doing this for the first time, but it seems like a good idea. I don't like paper box, so I using these really cool collapsible containers from Amazon. They are big enough for all of my clothes and shoes. They come 6 in a package, and are water resistant. You can wipe them off with a damp cloth. After unpacking you can collapse them and put them in the closet. They also have handles on each side. I think what would make them better is if they had a little clear window to see the stuff, but I like them and can't wait to try them out. Thank you again.

[VonniC-bvow]

Thank you. Many helpful tips. It’s been 25 years since I have moved, so I need lots of info, and time to prepare, so I started 3 months out!

[ElSalvador]

Thank you for the last tip. I am thankful for the great memories and experiences in my apartment but I'm so excited for everything that is to come in a new city!!