It’s hard to stay within budget when you’re moving into a big place. A new house requires all sorts of things–couches, paintings, and whatever else you might want to fill the empty space. But trust us when we tell you that moving into a small place, like an apartment, is doubly difficult.

The thing you should be aware of above all else is keeping your apartment uncluttered. Just because it’s small doesn’t mean it should be dark, messy, or dreary. Read the following article for advice on how to inject some cheer into a tiny apartment.

Again, not the most exciting thing in the world. Kitchenware is fragile, however, and people always have questions about how to best transport it. Additionally, it is important to remember that before you move is the best time to evaluate your collection. If you’ve always wanted the beautiful dining room set, prepare to sell all your miscellaneous pieces off! Consider this article when deciding what to do.

Moving gives you great initiative to step back and evaluate all the things in your life. A lot of it you might keep around for sentimental reasons–“my mom gave me this sweater the Christmas before I started school out-of-state”–but most of it, when never used, downright takes up space. People get in the habit of saving their possessions for many reasons, but here are some questions to ask yourself when decluttering.

We’ve all got things to hide, and there’s no better time to protect yourself than when you’re about to move. Certain documents are too sensitive to just dump at a recycling center. Check out this article for more information on how to protect yourself as well as organize an efficient move.

The hoarder in me collects everything from clothes to coins to stamps, but anyone about to move knows that books are some of the hardest things to transport, especially if you’re well read and like to keep everything from old college textbooks to your first ever edition of Charlotte’s Web. Check this article out for some tips on how to pare down your collection before a move.

You wouldn’t know it, but there’s a moving box for just about anything. Try mixing and matching different types of them in order to expedite your moving experience. Some examples of moving box types:

Book Boxes
Dish Pack Boxes
File Boxes
Lamp Boxes
Mirror Boxes and TV Boxes
Shoe Boxes
Wardrobe Boxes

Read my article about moving boxes for more information.