Moving Day Survival Kit

No doubt, little things can make a big difference come moving day.  It’s exciting and trying at the same time. Nearly everything is stored in boxes and finding one or two essential items can be frustrating, even if you’ve been careful to label boxes.

To make moving day run as smooth as possible, I advise that you make a “Moving Day Survival Kit.” Having these things close at hand when moving into your new home can cut down on frustrations and ease the move.  Come lunch time you’ll be happy to have paper plates and plastic flatware close at hand.

The Moving Day Survival Kit can be a real life saver. While sorting out where furniture and boxes need to be, life goes on. You need to eat, pictures need to be hung, and there might be a little tidying up you want to do. This is why I recommend you pack a survival kit.

The Moving Day Survival Kit

As you pack and prepare for your move, imagine what you might need after the move – immediately. Include, but don’t limit your kit to, the following:

•  Paper towels
•   Glass cleaner
•   Baby wipes
•   First aid kit
•   Sharpie marker
•  Duct or packing tape
•   Large garbage bags
•  Toilet paper
•  Tape measure
•   Picture hangers/anchors
•  Needle nose pliers
•  Screwdriver
•   Wrench
•  Pliers
•  Box cutters (at least two)
•  Scissors (at least two)
•   Hammer
•   Small level or download a leveling app on your smartphone
•   Plastic silverware
•   Paper plates
•   Disposable Solo cups
•  Light bulbs in high & low wattage
•  Extension cord(s)

You can easily find an inexpensive plastic bin which is the best bay to assemble and store your kit. I’m sure you can think of a few more things you want to include. You can even include your personal items like shampoo, a toothbrush, and toothpaste.