5 Ways Ingenuity Can Be Beneficial When Moving

5 Ways Ingenuity Can Be Beneficial When Moving

May 28, 2018
  Bags

If you are getting ready for a big move, you probably have a lot of packing to do. This can be a long, arduous process, but there are a few things that you should know that can help speed it up. Here are some helpful tips and tricks for using household items to streamline your move. 

1. Use Reusable Bags

Instead of sourcing a bunch of boxes that you will throw away after you move, buy reusable grocery bags from your local grocery store. They are more durable and have easy to carry handles that make moving much less taxing. When you're done, you can use your reusable bags for groceries. 

2. Repurpose Plastic Grocery Bags

Speaking of groceries, you probably have a closet filled with old grocery bags that you never plan on using. Instead of taking time to buy big garbage bags, repurpose your old plastic ones. While the average plastic bag is only used for 25 minutes, you can beat the odds and have a plastic bag that gets used for more than carrying groceries once. 

3. Donate and Downsize

One way to use household items to your advantage in a move is by getting rid of them altogether. Instead of throwing everything away, consider donating items that are in good condition to a local charity.

4. Get Crafty

Instead of donating or throwing away an old pair of jeans, use it to patch up another pair, make drapes, or even a pillow. This can save money on supplies for when you arrive in your new home. 

5. Rent a Moving Truck

There's nothing more critical to a fluid transition to a new home than a moving truck. Whether you decide to hire professional movers or not, you will need a truck big enough to make the big move in one trip instead of many. 

Moving can be undeniably stressful, but with a little bit of ingenuity, you can make it much easier on yourself. Small things like making your belongings easier to carry, having fewer things to move, and renting a convenient mode of transport are all essential to a streamlined relocation.