Moving Monday Tips

Designate a central location to keep moving boxes, tape, markers, stickers, bubble wrap and other packing supplies. Cut back on the number of times you will have to search for them.

An ample inventory of the right moving supplies can make your whole moving process easier.  Factor in these basic moving and packing supplies and make just one trip to the store.

• Moving boxes of various sizes, including specialty types like wardrobe boxes for hanging clothing and TV boxes for flat screen televisions.
• Thicker heavy-duty boxes are good for electronics or other fragile items. 
• Plenty of packing tape for sealing boxes and a packing tape dispenser.
• Sticker labels and permanent markers for labeling boxes.
• Scissors and box cutters will come in handy.
• Material for fragile items is included in some moving kits, make sure to have enough packing foam and bubble wrap for breakables.
• Bubble wrap, stretch plastic wrap, packing paper, moving blankets, moving bags, mattress bags, cartons, foam pouches and cushions will all be useful for protecting your things in transit.
• Vacuum storage bags can be used to reduce the amount of space taken up by comforters, seaters and other bulky clothing.
• Depending on how much you have to move, consider buying a hand truck or dolly.
• Get tie down straps to keep items from shifting and falling during your move.