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I Ditched the Movers and Moved Myself. (This is What I Used!)

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When my husband and I moved we were very intentional about making the process simple and efficient. These are the items we had already or purchased to make that happen.
 
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These are so handy and durable! You can literally load the clothes from your dresser drawers, clothes from closet shelves or linen. So many options but these are a great alternative for those who dont want to use paper boxes.
Extra Large Moving Bags with Zippers & Handles
 
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I hate putting clothes in the regular cardboard boxes. I put them in these bins and those big blue bags I have listed.
Sterilite 4-Pack Ultra Latching Clear Bins
 
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Moving blankets protected everything from my tv to my furniture items. I prefer the ones with the lighter material - they still protected my items but weren't as heavy and bulky to handle.
Moving Blankets
 
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I guarantee a tape dispenser will speed up the process for sealing boxes.
Packing Tape - The Home Depot
 
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I used painters tape and wrote on it with a sharpie! Simple and efficient, sticks to the plastic bins for an easy label ...and of course the beauty with painters tape is there is no residue.
Painter's Tape
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Use a fat Sharpie for bold, easy-to-read labels that are clear even from a distance.
Fat Sharpie
 
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Where would I be without Uhaul?! They have been my go-to spot for years! I already rent their trucks out for cleanouts so it was a no brainer choice for my own move. They're affordable with options from hitches, vans, trucks, supplies and they even ...
Moving Truck Rentals for Every Move
 
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I used boxes from Home Depot mostly to pack the kitchen, bathroom and utilities.
Moving Boxes - The Home Depot
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Must have for assembly/disassembly.
Home Tool Kits