5 Clever Moving Hacks You Never Thought Of

Moving can be an extreme stress on everyone involved. To make sure your move is as painless as possible, check out these five clever moving hacks you never thought of. Prepare yourself so your move will be effortless!

 

1. Your Moving Expenses May be Tax Deductible

•  According to the IRS, if you moved due to a change in your job or business location, you may be able to deduct your moving expenses. To see if your move meets the specific requirements for deducting your moving expenses, visit the IRS website.

2. Label Boxes on their Side

•  Instead of labeling your boxes on the top, make sure you label them on the side, that way when they are stacked together you can see what is inside.

3. Check Craigslist for Free Moving Boxes

•  Look on your local craigslist listings in the “free” section to find free moving boxes. You can also contact local stores to see if they have any leftover boxes they are not using from unpacking products.

4. Roll Up Clothes

•  To save a lot of space, roll up your clothes instead of folding them. You will be able to fit much more into boxes in tight, compact ways. You can also use shirts to wrap up breakable dishware to make sure none of your valuable china gets damaged in the move.

5. Educate Yourself with a Moving Guide

•  Before the move, make sure you are fully educated on how to pack, unpack, transport, and organize your move. Extra Space Storage has an amazing moving guide to get your started on making sure your move is as painless as possible.

 

Make sure your move is a little bit easier with these five moving hacks. Start the new chapter off in your new house with a great feeling about your move!