If you choose to move without hiring the moving services and do It Yourself, then it’s very important that you have a basic understanding of the fundamental moving organizing and safety tips. Remember that moving is exhausting work, which includes heavy lifting, packing sharp knives, and other precarious factors that can be more dangerous than you might expect.

Protecting yourself during your move is just as important and objective as protecting your belongings, so you need to know the packing hacks. It is always a better idea to research the topic first and avoid an embarrassing number of mistakes and additional expenses during your move. Get a closer look at our 10 Steps for an Easy DIY Move and happy moving!

Do the plan of your DIY Moving

It should have the moving timeline and steps of the moving process in it. Plan the packing step carefully. It is better to finish minimum 1 or 2 days before a moving day! Remember that for some people, the packing can become a very long and exhausting thing.

Sort through and organize things

First, sort belongings on paper by creating two parts: one section for the things you are taking to a new home and one for the stuff you don’t want or need anymore. Choose what you’ll sell or get rid of, and what can go to charity.

Start to sell things you don’t need early

For everything that can be sold, plan and invite your neighbors and friends for a yard sale or garage sale. Another option is to sell your items online, way before starting to pack all the rest.

Choose Packing Materials for DIY Moving

As you already saw what needs to be packed, do the shopping list for items you would probably need while packing. It could be really special in sizes or purpose packing boxes and materials. To save money, you can ask if used moving boxes are available from grocery or liquor and wine stores and arrange it with the store manager there. Specialty packing materials and supplies can be purchased at a local moving retailer, a mail service store, or an office supply outlet. Accessories like packing tape and packing paper. A box cutter, printed labels you can order, or packing peanuts are special things if you are going to go professional with it! The tape dispenser is another item smart to have when it comes to packing. It will save you time, frustration and your teeth too!

Label boxes by rooms

In addition to labeling what’s in your boxes, add what room they’ll be going into. And at your new home, unpack by rooms.

Take a photo

Take a photo of how your electronics are connected so you can remember how and where all the wires go.

Create a team and act together!

Think about people who are willing to help you! Maybe your grandmother will be happy to talk to neighbors during the garage sale. Your son can easily take great pictures on his phone of stuff for sale and post them on eBay or Facebook Marketplace.

Do the last check before DIY Moving

Do a thorough walk-through of your home and keep an eye out for anything you might have forgotten. Open all of your cabinets and check every single one of your closets, including the very backs of shelves. Make sure you packed everything you plan to take with you.

With the right mindset, good planning, strategies and the right people helping you will simplify all the hard work of moving! Good luck and stay strong!

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