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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 & Downsizing11
  2. 2Book itHiring Movers & Moving Costs12
  3. 3PackPacking & Moving Supplies20
  4. 4LiftMoving Heavy Furniture & Appliances19
  5. 5On the roadLong-Distance & Cross-Country Moves10
  6. 6StoreStorage Units & Long-Term Storage18
  7. 7Bring everyonePets, Plants & Kids on the Move6
  8. 8ArriveMoving Day & Settling In7
Pick the job in front of you

Every guide, sorted like a well-labelled box

This side up20 guides Packing & Moving Supplies Boxes, paper, wrap and the right way to pack dishes, TVs, mirrors, lamps, books and clothes so they… This side up19 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 up18 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 up12 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 up11 guides Planning, Decluttering & Downsizing What to keep, sell, donate or store, moving on a budget, checklists and the first-night box - a… This side up10 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 up7 guides Moving Day & Settling In Protecting floors, preparing washers and fridges, unpacking and the first week in a new home. This side up6 guides Pets, Plants & Kids on the Move Moving cats, dogs, fish tanks, house plants and children to a new home with less stress.
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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.

Why this site exists

Packing & Moving Supplies

All 20

Moving Heavy Furniture & Appliances

All 19

Storage Units & Long-Term Storage

All 18

Hiring Movers & Moving Costs

All 12

Moving soon? Start with the first box.

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

Planning, Decluttering & Downsizing