Tips for Moving on Your Own

So, you’re flying solo, huh?

Packing up and getting out of dodge like how the outlaws of the Wild West used to do it, right? Loner-style. Vagabondish. No frills — all guts and 5 o’clock shadow.

Well, if you follow these ten tips, your do-it-yourself move won’t just be cheap, it’ll be easy.

And by easy, I mean not terrible.

Tips for Moving on Your Own:

1. Plan, Actually Plan – Plan your route, your schedule and how you will pack your car before you just start doing stuff.
2. Ruin Your Weekend – Don’t try to move before or after work.  Your stress levels will reach aneurysm.
3. Unplug Your Computer and TV First – Otherwise you will end up procrastinating.
4. Don’t Wear Headphones – They’ll grab on everything like baby hands.
5. Do Wear Gloves & Shoes – You will bash your fingers on something or between somethings.  Gloves will help subtle the blow.  Same with shoes.
6. Get Help Like Loans – Tell a friend “you’ll owe them _____” to get their help with the heavy stuff.  Not living up to your promise will be easier if you move to another state.
7. Unplug Your Speakers Last – Otherwise you will have nothing to hum to.
8. Use Underneath Your Car Seat – There’s actually a lot of space under there!  Same goes for the spare tire compartment.
9. Put Stuff in Stuff – If you’re going to move your dresser, you might as well keep your clothes in there.
10. Remember: Bungee Cords – Trunk too full to close?  Bungee cords.  Utilizing your car roof?  Bungee cords.  Need a drawer to stay closed?  Bungee cords.

Here are some tips for finding a new apartment before you do all the above.