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Making the Moving to NC Must Haves 📦
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items Moving can be fun 🫣 or at least it gives my type a personality a moment to shine with labels, lists, organization charts, and timelines. These are some things I’ve found to be helpful throughout this process. If you’re moving too, I hope this helps!
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Having boxes that are all the same size make packing and stacking SO much easier. Organized chaos đź“‹
These boxes have held up and are easy to lift with the side handles. They’re sturdy enough to hold any household items too.
Lowe's 18-in W x 16-in H x 18-in D Classic Medium Cardboard Moving Box with Handle Holes
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I’ve loved this packing foam and the peace of mind it gives me when packing up my sentimental items. Usually I use towels first for packing since I have to pack them anyways (double duty there) and then I go for the packing foam.
Project Source 12-in x 75-ft Packing Foam
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I’m a huge label lover and this little guy has been so helpful for helping me organizing our boxes/bins. This move we’ll be renting for a little bit so it’s important I know what’s in every box. The labels print quickly and it’s easy to format the la...
DYMO® LetraTag LT-100H Plus Handheld Label Maker
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These moving blankets really gave me more peace of mind. I have some important heirlooms and even though I packed them well, having these blankets around the boxes helped. They were also amazing for transporting televisions and tables. I didn’t have ...
Moving Blankets 12-Piece, 72 x 40 in, Heavy-Duty Nonwoven Padding, Large Packing Blanket (32 lbs) by Home Depot
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I used this move as an opportunity to also organize and secure keepsakes from over the years. These storage bins have been so helpful. I purchased several different sizes and I love how they stack and just look good. They’re easy to label too.
Project Source Commander Large 27 -Gallons ( 108 -Quarts ) Black and Yellow Heavy Duty Stackable Tote with Standard Snap Lid
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Moving co$$$tly! So we rented a U-Haul for our big move and hired movers on each end for loading and unloading. Highly recommend shrink wrap for any dressers, consoles, or nightstands. We filled them with clothing or towels so we could save space on ...
Plastic Stretch Wrap Packing Supplies | Lowe's
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I’ve found this tape to be reliable and actually hold really well. I can do one strip of tape and feel confident that my boxes won’t bust open.
Packing Tape for Shipping & Storage - Lowe's
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Having a checklist so nothing is forgotten has been huge. This one says for renters but can truly be applied for buyers as well!
[PDF] Utility Setup Checklist | Lemonade
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I’m a fan of, if I can do it myself I will. Plus moving is $$$. Renting a U-Haul has saved us thousands. They even offer a service to match you with companies that help load the truck and unload the truck. They’re affordable and reliable.
Moving Truck Rentals for Every Move - U-Haul
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I’ve used packing paper for dishes, cookware, and household items. It is soft and provides space between the items so I don’t have to worry about things banging and breaking.
Packing paper Packing Supplies at Lowes.com
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It really stunk to have to buy tv boxes and I wasn’t sure how much it would protect the tv. These boxes came with corner protectors and a foam sleeve which made the tv fit securely inside the box. I did tape the two sleeves together. Definitely worth...
Lowe's 36.25-in W x 41-in H x 6-in D Large Cardboard Television Moving Box with Handle Holes