Packing Tips and Hacks

Don’t fall into the trap of throwing your clothes haphazardly in bags at the last minute. It can waste a lot of space and time (later) — not to mention leave you with a wrinkled and damaged wardrobe. Instead, make the entire moving process easier on yourself in the long run by learning how to pack clothes for a move the best way with these 15 hacks.

When I packed up my things for a cross-country move from NYC to L.A., my roommate said, “I feel like you’ve been giving the rest of us a masterclass in packing over the last week.” It was then that I realized I’ve curated a long list of useful packing and moving tips over the years. Now it’s time for you to give them a try!

The marker in one hand. The tape gun in the other. You’re officially ready to rock ‘n’ roll with this move! But are you utilizing the best moving boxes? After all, the whole point is to ensure your belongings arrive at the new destination unscathed, right? Here’s the low-down on those corrugated containers.

The excitement of finding a new home can quickly dissipate once you realize you’re now officially under the gun to stage, list, and move out of your existing one. From the furniture to the flatware, it’s all got to go. But there’s no need to stress. We have some moving and packing tips from top influencers that will help you pack like a pro.

There are some key factors that make packing up your favorite books less simple than you may have hoped. But don’t worry! We have several tips for how to pack books for moving so you can transport your bundles of reading joy efficiently and safely. Follow these tried and true tips for an organized, streamlined process to happily get your books from point A to point B.