26 Moving and Packing Tips Get ready for your next move by using these simple tips and tricks! Get organized and your on your way to looking for movers! Read More Congrats on your new home!  Use these tips and tricks to help you get organized and prepare yourself for a move that will keep your belongings safe and protected. Keeping organized is the hardest part of any move, but by using a few simple tips and tricks you can make a huge difference in this process.  We asked professional packer and organizers their top tips and here we are. Have a read and good luck! Unsplash / Onur Bahcivancilar Get rid of everything you don’t need! As soon as you find out your moving start the elimination process. The fewer things you have to pack, organize and clean the faster you will be able to finish packing, move and get settled into your new home.  There are many avenues to help you clear out  you can sell, donate or take items to your nearest dump. So get sorting! Unsplash / Dan Gold Clean out your closet! The fastest way to remove things you don’t need and de-clutter is make a trip to your local donation center. You can even schedule pick-ups! If you haven’t worn that dress in years or that decorative item just isn’t your taste anymore, then donation is a great way to help others while helping yourself. Unsplash / FancyCrave There are many ways you can sell items to get ready for a move. Yard sales, online sales, or by using social media you can save time and gain money by using this one trick! Here are some great sites to help you get selling: https://www.poshmark.com https://www.mercari.com And if you have a facebook: https://www.facebook.com Unsplash / Andrew Neel Check out some moving companies! When looking for a moving company start online and look at company reviews. Gathering information on other customer experiences is one great way to decide if a company is for you. Make sure they will accommodate your moving needs. Call companies. Ask questions. And get a free quote. Here are some questions that you might want to ask: Do they offer just unloading or loading? Do they offer a truck? What are their rates? Do they have an hourly minimum? What do they charge for furniture removal? Do they have storage options? What additional charges do they have?  Unsplash / RawPixel If you only have a small window of needing to move make sure you schedule as far in advance as possible. Dates make a difference. Rates can be different depending on the month or the day of the week. So if you can, BE FLEXIBLE. Moving companies can get booked quickly especially in the summer months and at the end of each month. TIP: Some companies offer discounts for using them in slower months or by using them on a weekday versus a weekend Unsplash / Glenn Carstens-Peters A to-do list will help you stay organized! Moving can be…