Need moving/packing tips!

[badmouse]

I'm moving from a large house to a 4-room apartment. Desperately need tips on getting rid of stuff so that I can fit it all. I've already given the piano away. Any other thoughts?

Also, any suggestions for fitting lots of stuff into a small space? Thanks . . .

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

rent a place for storage

 

[TwinkleToes77]

have a garage sale.... if its cold in your area.. have a moving sale in your house.

 

[BDawg]

Make sure to pack your heavy items on top of your breakables.

 

[bandana163]

Vacuum packaging.

 

[Sealy]

Rule of thumb for clothes, if you hav'nt worn it in a year, get rid of it.

As for stuff...I'd apply the same theory. If it has just been sitting in your house and you hav'nt used it for a year or more, sell it, give it to good will, whatever!

I highly suggest Ikea for more a compact living style. They have some great furniture/storage solutions for small spaces.

Good luck!

 

[flot]

Packing tip: Go to target and buy 15-20 of the 18 gallon blue rubbermaid containers. They have handles, stack on top of each other, and are relatively indestructable. They make moving MUCH MUCH easier. They're about $4 apiece, compared to buying boxes at u-haul for like $3 apiece. They last forever, can be easily stored when you are done moving, and are good for about a gazillion other things later. (like long/medium term storage of the stuff that doesn't fit in your apt)

 

[badmouse]

Thanx for the tips, they're great. Any more?

 

[MillionaireNextDoor]

create several open "staging" areas for mobilization/demobilization

 

[z0mb13]

do not, I repeat DO NOT use moving companies..
they will rip you a new one...

I did that before...

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

The smaller the boxes you use, the better. Even the smallest Uhaul boxes are usually too large.

 

[badmouse]

The smaller the boxes you use, the better. Even the smallest Uhaul boxes are usually too large.

Wow, never thought of that. Thanks.