If you try moving without the following moving essentials you are making things much more difficult on yourself. Check out these moving essentials for any move big or small and local or long distance!
Dolly
The dolly will help you carry heavy items for long distances without hurting yourself, and you can stack boxes to make your move go by much quicker.
Shrink Wrap
Shrink wrap your furniture to protect it from dirt and stains, also use it to secure drawers from moving around.
Moving Blanket
Use a moving blanket to protect your furniture from getting any scuffs.
Tape
Use tape for making boxes and securing blankets or shrink wrap, also use it to put labels on things you can’t write on.
Gloves
After repetitively lifting items your hand may begin to hurt, or you could even get blisters. Protect your hands with some work gloves.
Box Cutter
You will eventually need to open your boxes. Use a knife or box cutter to easily cut the tape to open the boxes.
Markers
Sharpies® are our personal favorite. Remember to use markers to label your boxes with the room name and item contents, also it is best to write this info on the side of the box instead of the top.
Water Bottle
Moving is hard work, so remember to stay hydrated!
Snacks
Snacking is important while you move and bars are quick and easy. We love eating bars made by ClifBar®
Boxes
The 1.5 cubic feet small box is the most popular box, it is perfect for books and other heavy items.
packing paper
Packing paper is good for protecting fragile items and filling up space in boxes to decrease wiggle room. You can also use news paper or towels/blankets.