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ALSO: Use this method with the cords for your electronics.
14. Beer boxes are the best for books because they have handles on the sides. So be sure to hit up your
local liquor store.
15. Take a photo of how your electronics are connected so you can remember how and where all the
wires go.
16. Cut down on boxes by making all of your baskets, laundry bins, hampers, and suitcases work for you.
Pack them with stuff! Use the wheeled suitcases for heavy things like books.
17. The fastest way to pack a closet: This also keeps your clothes on their hangers, for much faster
unpacking.
18. Vacuum seal you’re out of season clothing. Not only will they take up less space and be a breeze to
pack, but they can go directly into storage in the new home.
19. Along with food and alcohol, give your friends who help you move first dibs on anything you
originally planned to sell or donate. It's just an extra perk, since you won't be paying them.
20. Make sure everything is completely packed before your friends show up to help you move. Don't be
that horrible person who makes everyone wait around/help you pack.
21. Enlist the color-coding system. Pick a color code for each room and label that room's boxes
accordingly. Label the door of each room with the corresponding sticker/tape so that movers know
where to place the boxes.
22. It doesn't hurt to number your boxes. Make a detailed corresponding list of what's in each box by
number. This makes it easier to make sure you didn't forget any boxes, or god forbid, someone stole
one. If there's anything valuable in there, you won't be broadcasting it to the world by writing it down
right there on the box.
23. If you have a lot of fragile valuables, hiring movers as opposed to asking friends can end up paying
for itself. Many movers come with insurance, which means if something breaks, they have to
compensate you. You might want to weigh the pros and cons though they won't want to be responsible
for a television that isn't properly packed in its original box and could end up charging you upward of
$150 to pack it as they see fit. Also remember to book them weeks in advance you're not the only
person trying to get out of your space on the last day of the month.
24. If you do hire movers, be sure to read the fine print and find out if they have any weird rules. For
instance, some movers will only move things in boxes, not garbage bags. Which means you'll be paying
them extra for unnecessary boxes at a marked-up price.
25. If you're renting, take photos of your cleaned-out old home and your new home before moving in.
This is essential if you ever hope to get your deposit back. It will save you major headaches with difficult
landlords who charge you cleaning and repair fees unnecessarily when moving out.