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Don't put off packing until the last minute!
But don't completely purge before your move. Keep some decor or organizational items until you've decided you don't need them after you move. That way you won't have to buy them again.
Get it from Amazon for $10.
This blog has a good index of places that'll help you get started.
Promising review: "These gloves look and feel durable. I haven't been using them for long, but during the little time I did, they seem to be holding up rather well. So far I moved boxes and furniture, and did some work on my car engine. My hands feel well-padded and secure inside." —Choubachy
Get them from Amazon for $9 (available in sizes S-XXL).
Promising review: "We could not be happier with this trunk organizer. So thoughtfully laid out — quality materials — so functional. Very, very pleased that it does not move one inch as we drive around the city. You cannot go wrong in purchasing this organizer." —Vernon A. Norris
Get it from Amazon for $24.
Promising review: "These were a lifesaver during a recent move. My girlfriend and I just moved about 20 miles, and we were faced with deciding how to move all of our clothing. We didn't really want to remove all of our hanging clothes, fold them, pack them, move them, and then have to unpack them again for such a short move, and the wardrobe boxes from U-Haul are so expensive for something we'll use for such a short period of time. Thanks to these, we were able to move our clothes one car-load at a time instead." —Mike Chrisley
Get it from Amazon for $20.
The pros behind Unpackd (a NYC-based service that unpacks your stuff for you after a move) suggest packing things like toilet paper, a wine bottle, a wine bottle opener — you know, the important stuff.
Get them from Amazon for $14.
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in medium, large, and jumbo sizes).
Promising review: "These things are great! I moved across country and had a storage unit full of heavy antique furniture. It saved our backs and made the move a hundred times smoother!" —Christine P.
Get it from Amazon for $38.
Get a 150-foot roll from Amazon for $15.
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $47.
Get a two-pack of 1,000 feet each from Amazon for $15
Promising review: "My original thought was just to have this for my car, so when I bought groceries I can use it to lug things to my apartment. Ended up using it during the move into my apartment. Moving items from the parking garage to my apartment on the fourth floor was great with this thing. What would have taken me three to four trips without the cart was all done on one trip." — Dexlest
Get it from Amazon for $50.
Promising review: "These sliders are great. I had to move some heavy furniture by myself, so I used both types of slider. We have an entertainment center that is so heavy, I can barely lift the corners to get the sliders underneath. But once they were in place, I was able to move the piece from one side of the living room to the other with little effort. A heavy, filled trunk was also easy to move with these." —G E H
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $13.
Promising review: "This is strong, sturdy, and it got the job done without fuss. We had a very heavy sleeper sofa to roll about 300 feet up a hill, and this dolly made it possible without killing ourselves. It's exactly what it looks like, and I have no complaints." —Jennifer Cammorato
Get it from Amazon for $24.
Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $7.