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My Best Moving Tips + Must-Have Items for Your Move

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Moving into our new home was an exciting but hectic process—especially when everything came together at the last minute! After a few ups and downs with buyers, we had just two weeks to pack and move once the deal was finalized. It was a whirlwind, but I learned a lot along the way. From organizing essentials to setting up storage solutions in advance, these moving tips made a huge difference.

If you’re preparing for a move, I’m sharing the moving tips and must-have items that kept us organized and made the process smoother.

Top Moving Tips to Make Your Move Easier

1. Dejunk and Pack Personal Areas Yourself

We hired packers and movers, which was a lifesaver! But I made sure to pack certain personal areas myself—like vanities, bathrooms, and everyday-use items we’d need immediately. This helped us settle in faster and avoid digging through boxes for essentials during those first few days.

2. Label Boxes by Room and Itemize What’s Inside

This is one of my top moving tips. Whether you’re packing yourself or using movers, label each box with the room it should go in and a brief list of what’s inside. I didn’t do this for some boxes, and we ended up unpacking kitchen glasses in our bedroom! Lesson learned—clear labeling saves so much time.

Label boxes by room
3. Set Up Shelves Before Moving Your Stuff Over

I cannot recommend this enough! We set up these silver wire shelves and garage shelves before moving our seasonal and heavy items. It was so helpful to have a designated space for everything right off the truck. Check out my garage shelving post for all the details.

set up storage shelves before moving
4. Invest in Durable Storage Totes

These black and yellow totes were a total game-changer. They’re heavy-duty, stackable, and perfect for transporting tools and seasonal items without worrying about breakage. I also used clear plastic totes for decor so I could see what was inside and placed them directly on shelves in the storage room for easy access.

organizing our storage bins
5. Pack Room by Room and Declutter as You Go

If you know a move is coming, start decluttering room by room. It’s one of the most overlooked moving tips, but it makes such a difference when you’re packing. By the time you’re ready to box things up, you’ll know everything you’re taking is something you actually need or want.

Must-Have Moving Items That Made a Huge Difference

Shop everything we used to stay organized during the move below! I also created an Amazon moving idea list with additional moving essentials that were so helpful throughout the process. Whether you’re planning a move soon or just want to get organized, these items and moving tips will make your transition so much easier!

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