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If you move often, here are some modular, easy-to-move home products
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items I have moved across the US (Denver, Washington DC, Chicago, California, Michigan) and internationally (Zambia, Switzerland). These are some items that have been essential to pack, store, and move my items.
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Furniture
Technology
Practical items
Furniture
Furniture can be extremely bulky and difficult to move with. I reccomend these modular and foldable pieces. They have made our moves so much more practical, and we don't need to hire movers every time, which saves so much in the end.
I have the Queen and California King, both with the pillowboard. These Thuma frames have lasted through over 5 moves. They are sturdy, easy to assemble, and most importantly, practical to move with. My wife and I (we are both around 5' 3") can move t...
Thuma The Classic Bed - Modern Wood Bed Frame (No tool assembly)
I own the Burrow Nomad Sofa Sectional, in Crushed Gravel - Performance Chenille with metal legs. This modular sofa breaks down into easy to carry parts. Even better, the Burrow customer service is outstanding. To let you know how easy it is to move, ...
Nomad Sofa Sectional (No tool assembly)
We were looking for a more afforable version of the Thuma bed that still maintained the easy setup and easy ability to move with. This is a wonderful alternative. Easy to assemble, study and it looks great.
George Oliver Jamerian Solid Wood Platform Bed Frame Without Headboard, Modern Bed
Machine-washable, durable, and beautiful. This rug has lasted through multiple moves. It fits into a standard washing machine, and is so easy to keep clean. It can be rolled up, it is easy to move, and quick to assemble.
Ruggable US - Machine washable
This compact, foldable bookcase has lasted through our moves. It is sturdy and holds all our books easily. It is practical and lasting.
3-Shelf Folding Student Bookcase 20.75" Natural
Technology
Don't want to drill into your walls? Moving into a small space? Want to maintain flexibility in your living space? This allows for flexibility and easy living. Used this through mutliple moves through small rental apartments where we didn't want to d...
Rolling TV Stand for TVs
Books are a pain to move with. As much as I love a physical book, they are not always practical. My kindle allows me to keep cheristed paperbacks, but explore other books on my kindle. It also works well with Libby and borrowing virtual books from yo...
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
I work from home, and while I use a full monitor during my day to day, when I am moving, it is so nice to continue work using a portable monitor. This monitor packs into a bag or backpack, and is so easy to set up. It allows me to continue working wh...
Acer Portable Monitor
It is hard to remember charging cords during a move. This portable charger eliminates that need. It plugs into the wall to charge, and has built in cords for the three main types of chargers.
Portable Charger with Built-in Cables & AC Plug
Practical items
I have used these bags for almost all my moves. I have a California King Nectar mattress, and this mattress bag has allowed me to move with my mattress. It rolls up small enough to be able to easily carry between two people. It takes up significantly...
Foam Mattress Vacuum Bag with Straps
These bags are so sturdy, and they can fit so much inside. It is semi-transparent, so you can easily find items. It is also easy to label to track your items. It is a great alternative to big cardboard moving boxes, and each is usually lightweight en...
Heavy Duty Fold Flat Storage Tote - Space Saver
For items that require a sturdier box, these are perfect. They are stackable, have good areas for carrying, and are extremely sturdy.
Project Source Commander Large 27 -Gallons ( 108 -Quarts ) Black and Yellow Heavy Duty Stackable Tote with Standard Snap Lid