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.

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!

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.

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 10 hacks.

These last couple of years have been crazy for many reasons — not least of all the booming housing market. While things are definitely slowing down, many families are still upgrading to new living quarters, taking advantage of the relatively low interest rates and recently discounted (though still pretty friggin’ high) house prices — cha-ching! So for those of you with impending moves on the horizon, here are another 8 Moving Hacks to make packing easy-breezy — if not altogether fun!