Moving into a new place is super exciting until you realize that means you have to actually, well, move. While it may seem like there's no way to avoid the inevitable stress that comes with packing and carrying boxes up and down flights of stairs, the good news is there are actually some helpful moving hacks that can make the process go smoother than expected. From using toilet paper rolls to wrap your cords to color-coding your boxes, moving doesn't have to be unorganized chaos.
With the right moving tips, you won't have to worry about losing any items or breaking any family heirlooms either. Before you spend all of your money hiring a company to pack up all your things and move them, check out these packing tips for moving below. Promise, there's at least one moving hack in here that will make your life much, much easier.
(You can thank us later!) P.S. Once you're all moved in and ready to unpack, check out these small-closet organization tips and our pantry decanting guide , too.
How to Deal With Sentimental Clutter Like an Organizing Expert Moving Hacks Slide clothes on hangers directly into garbage bags. Not having to rehang all of your clothes during the unpacking process will save you so much more time and energy than you think. Put cotton balls in your makeup compacts so they don't break.
They act as a cushion inside of fragile powder cosmetics. Use toilet paper to organize your cords. Simply wrap each cord up and stuff it inside an empty roll.
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