Moving & Packing Guides

Moving & Packing

Make moving better with our expert advice for every step of your move, from planning your move, packing, and picking a mover to unpacking your new home.

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The Best International Moving Companies
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The Best Moving Truck Rentals
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The Best Moving Companies in Los Angeles
best moving container companies
The Best Moving Container Companies
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The Best Piano Movers
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The Best Self-Storage Companies With Climate-Controlled Units
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The Best Moving Companies in NYC
best moving companies for military
Best Moving Companies for Military Members
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The Best Cheap Moving Companies
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The Best Interstate Moving Companies
best moving companies for small moves
The Best Moving Companies for Small Moves
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The Best Long-Distance Moving Companies
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Moving Company Rating Methodology
Family moving
7 Moving Tips From a Professional Mover
Let's Get Moving
Let's Get Moving! Everything You Need to Know Before a Big Move
Let's Get Moving
5 Things You Should Do to Prep For a Move Before You Even Start Packing
Let's Get Moving
How to Unpack Your Home After a Big Move
Let's Get Moving
These Essential Items Will Make Your Move Smoother Than Ever
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How to Downsize
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How to Ship Plants
New mattress lying on wooden floor next to houseplant to be stored
How to Move and Store a Mattress
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How to Pack Your Dishes and Glassware When Moving
A top view of moving boxes in modern living room in a new home.
13 Things You Need to Do When You Move to Get Settled Into a New Home
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How to Move a Couch Through a Narrow Door
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How to Clean a New Home
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13 Places to Get Free Moving Boxes
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How to Move a Mattress Without Professional Movers
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How Much to Tip Your Movers
Best Moving Companies
The Best Moving Companies
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Lists of the Best Places to Live Around the World
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How to Prepare to Move to Another Country
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How to Move a Refrigerator in 10 Easy Steps
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Moving a Piano Safely
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How to Pack Kitchen Items When Moving
So much still left to do
How to Start Packing Your Stuff for Your Household Move
Tidy wardrobe
How to Sort, Pack, and Move Your Bedroom When Moving House
new kitchen
Equipping Your First Kitchen
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The Only 16 Moving Hacks You Need to Pack Like a Pro
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How to Pack Toiletries in a Carry-on Bag
packing supplies and glasses
How to Pack Glasses When Moving
artwork and packing supplies
How To Pack and Transport Artwork for Moving
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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Self Service Moving
Cardboard Boxes at new apartment
A Room-by-Room Guide to Packing Your House for Moving
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Checklist for Moving out of an Apartment or Rental
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How to Pack Dishes for Moving
Cardboard boxes for moving with a step ladder, chair and guitar
How to Pack Your Entire Home to Move
Plain White Moving Truck in Driveway
Questions to Ask a Moving Company Before Hiring
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How to Organize, Plan and Prepare for a Household Move
welcome note and flowers for neighbors
How to Introduce Yourself to New Neighbors After Moving
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How to Pack Books Like a Professional
Self storage warehouse building with an open unit.
How to Rent Storage Space When Moving
We have lots of things to donate
How to Get Rid of Stuff Before Moving
Cardboard boxes in room
What Are the Different Box Sizes for Moving?
Moving boxes with lamp
How to Pack Lamp Shades When Moving
Empty apartment with moving boxes
How to Move Quickly When You Have Less Than a Month
Townhomes in Alexandria, Virginia
How to Pick and Move to the Best Neighborhood for You and Your Family
Moving to new house concept
How to Prepare Furniture When Moving
Urban Neighborhood Street Corner
How Neighborhood Scout Can Help You Find the Best Place to Live
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Understanding a Binding Estimate When Moving
Wine bottles in a moving box ready to ship
Guide to Boxing and Moving Wine and Other Alcohol