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Moving & storage, the careful way

Discussing moving and storage techniques

Practical, tested guides to packing, moving heavy furniture, storage units and long-distance moves - the careful way, with the right supplies and none of the guesswork.

Written by Becca, who has packed, stored and moved a whole household across the country.

Your move, box by box

  1. 1Weeks outPlanning, Decluttering & Downsizing20
  2. 2Book itHiring Movers & Moving Costs17
  3. 3PackPacking & Moving Supplies29
  4. 4LiftMoving Heavy Furniture & Appliances27
  5. 5On the roadLong-Distance & Cross-Country Moves17
  6. 6StoreStorage Units & Long-Term Storage28
  7. 7Bring everyonePets, Plants & Kids on the Move13
  8. 8ArriveMoving Day & Settling In22
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Every guide, sorted like a well-labelled box

This side up29 guides Packing & Moving Supplies Boxes, paper, wrap and the right way to pack dishes, TVs, mirrors, lamps, books and clothes so they… This side up28 guides Storage Units & Long-Term Storage Choosing the unit size, climate control, locks, moisture, mold and pests, and packing furniture, mattresses, clothes, books and… This side up27 guides Moving Heavy Furniture & Appliances Dressers, couches, fridges, washers, safes, pianos and hot tubs: getting them through doors and down stairs without injury… This side up22 guides Moving Day & Settling In Protecting floors, preparing washers and fridges, unpacking and the first week in a new home. This side up20 guides Planning, Decluttering & Downsizing What to keep, sell, donate or store, moving on a budget, checklists and the first-night box - a… This side up17 guides Hiring Movers & Moving Costs Questions to ask, estimates, valuation coverage, tipping, what movers will not move, and spotting a moving scam before… This side up17 guides Long-Distance & Cross-Country Moves Truck sizes, moving containers vs rental trucks, shipping or driving a car, and moving across states without overpaying. This side up13 guides Pets, Plants & Kids on the Move Moving cats, dogs, fish tanks, house plants and children to a new home with less stress. This side up3 guides Moving Safety Gear Helps buyers select the right personal protective equipment and support tools to prevent injury and damage during moving… This side up2 guides Post-Move Home Setup Tools Guides buyers on tools and products needed to efficiently settle into a new home after moving is complete.
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A note from Becca

I moved my whole household across the country and put most of it into storage first. This site is everything I wish someone had told me: how to pack it, lift it, store it and get it there in one piece.

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Packing & Moving Supplies

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Storage Units & Long-Term Storage

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Moving Heavy Furniture & Appliances

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Moving Heavy Furniture & Appliances

What are short king mattress dimensions

Get the exact short king mattress dimensions and see how they differ from standard king sizes to plan your space…

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Moving Day & Settling In

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Moving soon? Start with the first box.

Work through the stages in order and nothing gets left for the night before.

Planning, Decluttering & Downsizing