9 Apartment Moving Hacks
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Moving to a new apartment can be an exciting and great new chapter in a person’s life — but moving day itself can also be one of the most stressful days you’ll ever live through. As anyone who’s gone through this process can tell you, little tips to make the whole thing a bit easier are greatly appreciated. So, with that in mind, we’ve provided you with some of the most useful tips and tricks to use next time you move to a new apartment.
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THE PERFECT-SIZED BOX
1. Find free boxes at Costco or clothing stores.
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THE PERFECT-SIZED BOX
2. Or shop online in the Craigslist FREE section.
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30” wide
24” tall
24”-30” deep
THE PERFECT-SIZED BOX3. The perfect box is one that you can pick up easily and see over so you’re
not blinded when walking.
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HOW TO PACK ATELEVISION
1. Cover the screen using a towel or bedsheet.
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HOW TO PACK ATELEVISION
2. Wrap with bubble wrap and moving pads, then wrap with tape.
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HOW TO PACK ATELEVISION
3. Build a custom box for your wrapped television.
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HOW TO PACKHANGING CLOTHES
1. Zip tie
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HOW TO PACKHANGING CLOTHES
2. Cover with a garbage bag
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HOW TO PACK FURNITURE WITH DRAWERS
1. Unscrew hardware
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HOW TO PACK FURNITURE WITH DRAWERS
2. Re-screw hardware inside out.
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Kitchen
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Bathroom
COLOR-CODEBOXES TO ROOMS
1. Pick a color for each room
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COLOR-CODEBOXES TO ROOMS
2. Label the door of each room with the corresponding color.
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HOW TO PACK PLATES1. Pack plates vertically, like records. They’ll be less likely to break. Cover with bubble wrap.
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HOW TO PACK MIRRORS & PICTURES
1. Wrap the item like you would a present, with packing paper or bubble wrap.
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HOW TO PACK MIRRORS & PICTURES
2. Secure the wrap with tape, taping around the whole item. Mark where the glass is.
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HOW TO PACK MIRRORS & PICTURES
3. Place in a box and fill empty spaces with crumpled paper. Store vertically.
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USE YOUR TOWELS & SHEETS
Save money on packing materals, use your sheets and towels instead.
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USE YOUR TOWELS & SHEETS
Save money on packing materals, use your sheets and towels instead.
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HOW TO FILL HOLES IN THE WALL WITH A BAR OF SOAP
Get rid of the holes in the wall caused by nails.
soap
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Sources:http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/moving-tipshttp://seriouslytrivial.com/2011/10/17/cool-way-to-pack-hanging-clothes-for-a-move/http://www.remodelaholic.com/2012/08/moving-tips-galore/#Jo2WJAsG6h0OWIEw.99http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/brilliant-moving-tips?utm_source=feedlyhttp://www.mymovingreviews.com/move/packing-framed-pictures#ixzz2ytsSNFgMhttp://rashelcornish.com/2013/09/19/packing-the-rashel-version/http://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2013/02/fill-nail-holes/
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