This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
I have moved five times in the 7 years since I turned 18. I have never enjoyed the process of moving. However, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks that can make moving much easier.
A few ways to make moving easier:
1. Get free boxes from a local business. At least in my rural area most stores have a “truck day” where the semi’s come in and deliver new product. Call at least one week before your move to see when “truck day” is and if they will save boxes for you to keep. This way you can avoid paying for boxes.
2. Have a bunch of Sharpie style markers. Use them to write the room name on the box such as living room, bedroom, etc. I tried moving with just one or two markers lying around and they always got lost so having extras is a great idea.
3. Save newspapers for a few weeks in advance. This way you’ll have a way to wrap your glass or fragile items when packing.
4. Convince your friends to help. Having an extra person or two can make a huge difference especially when you’re faced with a task like cleaning out a loved one’s estate. Say “thank you” by buying a pizza for everyone to share once the day is over.
5. Get new furniture the affordable way, rent furniture for your new place. CORT Furniture Rental is the national industry leader. If you are going to be living somewhere short-term, furniture rental can save you a ton of work. I haven’t done a short-term move yet so I haven’t tried this personally. However, my dad is currently in a temporary apartment. He sold his old house, so he had to move out. However, his new place isn’t finished being built yet so he’s renting until it is finished. Using furniture rental allows you to have furniture on-demand. You can have it arrive when you need it, and picked up once you’re finished. There is less hassle! Let the furniture rental company deliver and pick up the furniture instead of having to find a way to haul furniture yourself.
A really cool benefit of using furniture rental is being able to match it with your home. If my dad were to purchase furniture for his current apartment, he would have to make sure it could fit within his small living room. Once his new home is built, he would want a different size and style of furniture to match that house. With CORT Furniture Rental you don’t have to feel bad or guilty when only using the furniture for a short period of time. Basically, you get to switch furniture each time you move without the guilt of getting rid of the pieces!
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I’ve never rented furniture but after reading about how some cheap furniture (particle board, chemical fillers, etc) can give off toxic gases when new, I’m going to be careful about what new furniture I do get. Thanks for the tips. I’m sure I’ll be moving in the near future.
These are all great tips. I hate moving. Actually I think I just hate packing. But boxes free from stores and sharpies to label everything really helps.
Your tips are totally spot on. We just moved this summer and it was so stressful. I agree that labeling everything and being as organized as possible will save your sanity.
These are great tips. I have moved many times and it is never easy. I have not rented furniture but it seems like a good idea for some situations. Thank you for the review.
These are great tips. I moved a lot when I was a little kid due to my dad’s gypsy nature. As an adult I refused to move more, I just picked a place, bought a house, and settled. I don’t want to move anymore!
man, i could’ve used this in the early summer (when I moved!) Moving is a big deal and takes a lot of time and energy, glad you’re helping readers make it an easier transition.
I have moved quite a few times in my life. I learned that wrapping my fragile stuff in my towels and blankets ,which had to go too, kept things from getting broken and the dishes were still clean when I got to my destination. I personally haven’t used Cort. I usually move using a UHaul to move my belongings.
These are really good tips. I moved a lot from 19-24 and it was always a cluster! The last move went a little smoother, but we’ve been in our home for almost 6 years now
I haven’t used a furniture rental place, but it sounds like a great service. I am hoping we don’t sell and move anytime soon since we’ve accumulated too much stuff over the years.
Furniture rental is something I never thought of! What a great idea. Moving is never easy. These tips are super helpful if you are planning an upcoming move.
Moving is a nightmare. No matter how well I plan, it seems there are always unforeseen pitfalls that plague me. I really need to use your tips if I ever do plan on moving again.
We’ve moved a few times in the last ten years. Hoping this last time is the last for many many years. Getting free boxes from local business is a great tip.
These are really helpful tips! I have used a few of them before. We travel a lot for my husband’s job, so I love learning new ways to minimize the stress of moving!
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Thanks for these great tips. Moving is the absolute worst, but these tips can make it a bit easier.