If you’re wondering, “can’t someone pack my stuff for me?” Yes, yes they will.

Now, it’ll cost you. Nobody packs for free. However, there are many people out there who will pack for you if you’re willing to throw down.

1. Moving companies – Many moving companies offer packing in addition to their other services.
2. Packing companies– Some companies specialize in packing. That’s all they do.
3. Contractors – You can hire a helping hand from online classifieds and yellow page ads.
4. Friends & family – Friends might help you pack if you coax

   them with beer and pizza.

Learn about how to find affordable packing services for moving.

Moving is a complex equation. There are infinite ways you can do it, and even more infinite (infinity x infinity?) ways you can do it wrong. Reading some moving tips is a good way to increase your chances of having an easy, scam-free, didn’t-break-my-finger, timely move.

Here are our top 10 moving tips:

1. Be precise – The more you plan for your move, the easier it will be. Seriously, plan it out; don’t wait until moving day.
2. Take measurements – Know how much space you have in the moving truck or pod, and makes sure your stuff will fit… and where.
3. Calculate the cost – Don’t move before you know how much it will cost. Make sure to think about each step of the process before signing anything.
   
4. Pack your boxes systematically – Pack similar stuff together (like silverware with silverware, jewelry with jewelry, pictures with pictures).
5. Eliminate variables – When talking to your moving company, make sure to discuss any potential hidden charges or hang ups.
6. Delete where possible – Throw away or sell what you don’t need; sell large items that are complicating your move.
7. Multiply your pricing options – Get as many free moving quotes and talk to as many moving companies as possible.
8. Plug in different dates – If your move seems like it will be too expensive, see

   how much it’ll cost on a different day – mid-week and mid-month are the cheapest times to move.