packing tips
Do you love changing your home’s style to suit the seasons? If so, you may wonder when to start decorating for fall. Of course, you don’t want to take down the cheerful summer décor too early, but you also don’t want to have your fall décor out for just a couple of weeks before taking [...]
When preparing for a move, your kitchen will be one of the most difficult areas of your house to pack. We’ve already created a guide for how to pack a kitchen, but packing knives for a move is a completely different story. Knowing how to pack knives for moving is so important. Improperly packing your [...]
How to Pack Books When Moving Any book lover knows that it’s impossible to own just one book. This means your home is probably filled with all of the books you've read over the years, along with many you are planning to read. Whether you are looking to move into a new home or just [...]
 Bedrooms are one of the trickiest rooms to pack up for a move because they have so many items – both big and small. In your bedroom, you’ll have to pack up your bedframe, side tables, dresser, mattress, and any other large items. There are also smaller items like clothing, décor, bedding, and curtains [...]
When moving into a new home, it is essential to know how to properly pack and store your TV. For many people, a TV console is one of the most expensive items in their home or apartment. Taking extra care when packing and storing your television will prevent damage and make unpacking much smoother. Below [...]
When moving to a new home, broken or damaged items are one of the biggest concerns. While most items in your home will easily survive the move, some items are more fragile than others. These fragile items will require extra care to ensure they make it to their destination safely. Start packing well in advance [...]
Storing furniture in a storage unit requires more than just placing it. You need to pick the right unit type and size, clean and disassemble the furniture, and prep the storage unit. Properly preparing your furniture for long-term storage will help ensure that it stays in the same condition. By not properly preparing your furniture [...]
Getting ready to move to a new home, but not sure how to pack shoes for moving? Unlike packing clothing for moving, shoes can’t just be placed in a suitcase. Instead, they’ll need to be carefully wrapped and boxed to avoid scuffs and creasing. While the care you take with each pair of shoes may [...]
Tips for Packing a Moving Truck Unless you've moved many times in your life, you likely don't know how to pack a moving truck or even where to start. Many new movers will begin packing and realize halfway through that they've packed inefficiently and are out of space. Or worse, you realize when you arrive [...]
Packing your home for moving is generally pretty straightforward. When it comes to packing and moving houseplants, things can get a little tricky. You’re moving a living thing, so it cannot be packed or shipped like the rest of the items in your home. It’s important that you take extra care to prepare, pack, and [...]