Top 5 Moving Hacks for Small Apartments

Moving is stressful enough, but moving out of a small apartment with narrow hallways and tight corners adds a whole new level of difficulty. Here are our top 5 hacks to make it easier.

1. The Trash Bag Wardrobe Hack

Don't take your clothes off the hangers! Group them together, slip a heavy-duty trash bag over them from the bottom up, and tie the drawstrings around the hanger hooks. Boom—instant garment bag.

2. Use Your Suitcases for Heavy Items

Books are incredibly heavy when packed in large boxes. Instead, pack them in rolling suitcases. Your back will thank you.

3. Color-Code Your Boxes

Use colored tape or markers to designate which room a box belongs in. When your movers arrive at the new place, they'll know exactly where to put things without asking you every five minutes.

4. Take Photos of Electronics Setup

Before unplugging your TV, router, or gaming console, snap a quick photo of the back. You'll know exactly which wire goes where when you set it up in your new apartment.

5. Hire Same-Day Movers for the Heavy Lifting

You don't have to do it all yourself. Hire local pros just for the heavy furniture (like your sofa and mattress) and handle the small boxes yourself to save money.