Packing – MYMOVE https://www.mymove.com Moving Checklist & Tips to Plan Your Move | Get Help Moving Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:20:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.mymove.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Packing – MYMOVE https://www.mymove.com 32 32 How Many Boxes Do You Need? https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/moving-boxes-needed/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:52:02 +0000 https://www.mymove.com/?p=47440 Planning ahead for your move includes a lot of factors: finding a new home, booking movers, and, of course, packing. If you’re wondering, “How many boxes do I need?” then you’ve come to the right place. For the ultimate planners, knowing from the outset how many moving boxes the move will require provides some peace […]

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]]> How to Pack China and Other Fragile Items When Moving https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/how-to-pack-china-fragile-items-moving/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:38:34 +0000 https://mymove-resources.lndo.site/how-to-pack-china-fragile-items-moving/ Packing china can be one of those moving stressors you don't think about until you actually do it. If you have memories of helping Mom...

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]]> Move It or Replace It? How to Know What to Pack and What to Leave Behind https://www.mymove.com/packing/items-to-pack-vs-replace/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:33:37 +0000 https://www.mymove.com/?p=65830 You’re faced with a lot of tough decisions when you move. But one question that pops up over and over again is “Should I bring this old item with me or buy a new one?”  To help you figure out whether it’s time to part ways, we looked at seven of the most common household […]

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]]> Where to Buy Boxes for Moving https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/where-buy-boxes/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:49:37 +0000 https://www.mymove.com/?p=6746 When you're preparing for a big move, it's not always easy to get your hands on enough free boxes. To be prepared, you should know where to buy boxes, as well as which prices and buying options are going to work best for your budget and timeline.

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]]> How to Pack a Playroom https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/pack-playroom/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:11:17 +0000 https://www.mymove.com/?p=6498 Where there are children, there are toys. Lots of toys. Packing up a playroom and moving toys is similar to completing a puzzle. With a bit of planning, you will be able to pack away all of the (toy) pieces safely and securely. Here's how to pack toys for moving with ease. 

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]]> The Best Mattress Bags for Moving and Storage https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/best-mattress-bag/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:17:03 +0000 https://www.mymove.com/?p=51396 The products featured here are independently selected based on thorough research from our editorial team. If you buy something through links on our site, we may receive a commission. Mattresses are a large financial investment, with some of the best mattresses costing well over $1,000. They also require a little extra care when moving. Mattress […]

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]]> Packing Clothes: How to Prepare Your Closet For Your Move https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/pack-clothes/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:28:05 +0000 https://www.mymove.com/?p=6356 There is nothing like an impending move to make you confront your cluttered and jam-packed closet. Closet packing can be one of the most challenging aspects of packing for a move. Moving closet contents from one house to another isn't as straightforward as you might think.

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]]> A List of Alternative, Green Packing Materials You Can Use https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/eco-friendly-packing-materials/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:37:03 +0000 https://www.mymove.com/?p=40409 Whether you are about to move from one home to another or sending packages to family and friends, finding eco-friendly packaging materials is an important part of living sustainably. While traditional cardboard boxes can be recycled, manufacturing and recycling them consumes a fair bit of energy. In other words, this traditional packing method isn’t as […]

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]]> 11 Box Alternatives You Can Use on Moving Day https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/box-alternatives/ Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:19:45 +0000 https://content.mymove.com/?p=1509 Chances are, when you think, “moving,” you think, “boxes.” They may be your best bet for packing household items, but they’re not the only option. Why box up an empty vessel like a laundry hamper or wastebasket—for example—when you can fill it up with stuff? Here are 11 household items you can reappropriate to make […]

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]]> Biggest Packing Mistakes from Moving Experts https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/biggest-packing-mistakes/ Thu, 10 May 2018 12:23:15 +0000 https://mymove-resources.lndo.site/biggest-packing-mistakes/ MYMOVE asked some packing experts about common packing mistakes and steps you can take to avoid them. Here's what they said.

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]]> The Best Plastic Moving Boxes and Bins https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/best-plastic-moving-boxes/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:46:59 +0000 https://www.mymove.com/?p=52028 Moving can be a very stressful experience for anyone, no matter how exciting the circumstances of the move might be. Being organized and having a system when you move can make the process go more smoothly, and allow you to easily find all your stuff when you get to your new home. The best way […]

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]]> Where to Find Free Packing and Moving Boxes https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/free-moving-boxes/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:32:47 +0000 https://content.mymove.com/?p=3331 Let’s face it — moving is expensive. Moving costs can vary depending on factors like the distance or the amount of stuff you’re moving. But at the end of the day, those costs can add up unexpectedly and exceed your moving budget. So if you welcome any opportunities to cut costs, here’s an easy place to start: free moving boxes. 

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]]> Preparing an Essentials Box for Your First Days in Your New Home https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/packing-an-essentials-box/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:35:09 +0000 https://mymove-resources.lndo.site/packing-an-essentials-box/ What to Pack in Your "Essentials Box"You can see it now: you've exhausted every ounce of energy left after a moving day that felt like it...

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]]> How in the Heck do you Pack up a Garage? https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/packing-garage/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:44:30 +0000 https://content.mymove.com/?p=1746 Talk about a daunting prospect. Packing up your garage is probably the last thing on your packing to-do list, and who can blame you? It’s full of things that are hard to pack and heavy to move. Plus, how do you pack dangerous items, such as gasoline-filled mowers or car batteries? No worries — we’re […]

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]]> How to Pack Jewelry for a Move https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/packing-jewelry-move/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:14:59 +0000 https://content.mymove.com/?p=1682 It’s easy to get so bogged down in the big parts of moving that you forget to sort out the smaller details. Who among us hasn’t wound up with seven “catch-all” boxes containing a charming array of orphan socks and mystery cords? Packing your jewelry drawer is probably not at the top of your to-do […]

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]]> 4 Simple Steps To Packing Liquids For a Move https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/packing-liquids/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:19:16 +0000 https://www.mymove.com/?p=6636 Whether using a professional moving company or doing a DIY move, knowing how to pack every item is daunting. Packing liquids is particularly difficult, and failure to properly do so can make for a messy arrival to your new home. From food items, cleaning supplies, hobby paints, or even a fine wine collection, there's a lot of things that you don't want to simply throw away.

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]]> Learn How to Pack for a Move https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/learn-pack-move/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:55:13 +0000 https://mymove-resources.lndo.site/learn-pack-move/ Packing for a move is one of the most common concerns people have when making a moving to-do list. You don't want your belongings to break...

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]]> I Can’t Let it Go! Packing Tips for Pack Rats https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/packing-tips-for-packrats/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 21:19:57 +0000 https://mymove-resources.lndo.site/packing-tips-for-packrats/ Moving is an excellent time to purge your house of items you no longer use-and who wants to pack any more stuff than you have to, anyway...

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]]> How to Move a Grill https://www.mymove.com/moving/planning/how-to-move-a-grill/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:08:44 +0000 https://www.mymove.com/?p=46932 Learning how to transport a grill isn’t as difficult as you might think, despite the bulky weight and size. But there are some specific steps to make sure your grill arrives safely — and you don’t miss grilling season. For example, can you transport a propane tank on its side? (Spoiler alert: not unless it’s […]

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]]> How to Make a Moving Inventory List https://www.mymove.com/moving/packing/how-to-make-packing-list/ Wed, 09 May 2018 20:07:42 +0000 https://mymove-resources.lndo.site/how-to-make-a-home-inventory-or-packing-list-when-moving/ Having a home inventory list can be helpful in a number of circumstances, but perhaps none as useful as when packing for a move. You can...

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