Moving House?Here are 5 Weird Things You Need to Add to Your Packing List

Did you know that moving is number three on the list of most stressful life events, coming in behind only divorce and death? With that kind of pressure, you don’t need any extra stress when you reach your new home.

Unfortunately, a lot of moving advice focuses on the big picture and neglects the weird little details that prove lifesavers. So, let’s dive in and look at 5 weird things you need on your packing list. 

1. Footlocker

Finding the key items you need when you first arrive is one of the big challenges of a move. A footlocker provides a single location where you can organize and store critical items, such as:

• basic toiletries
• a shower liner
• phone chargers
• alarm clock
• a mesh laundry bag

Of course, if you’re struggling with organization overall, you can always keep an eye out for a moving checklist pdf. These can help you keep track of all the essential tasks.

2. Noise-Canceling Headphones

Every neighborhood has its own cross-section and schedule of environmental noise. After a while, you start tuning it out. When you first move to a new home, though, all those unfamiliar noises prove a huge distraction.

With around half of US workers headed for remote positions by 2027, that level of distraction will prove disastrous for your productivity. Noise-canceling headphones can help reduce that environmental noise and let you focus. 

3. Shatterproof Drinkware

A lot of people throw a little party and invite their new neighbors over when they first move into a new home. It’s a great way to break the ice and your glassware.

The problem is that you don’t know how careless or clumsy your new neighbors will prove. Invest in some shatterproof drinkware you can pull out for that first shindig and save your expensive glassware for later. 

4. Extra Electronics Cables

Even if you conscientiously pack up all of your electronics, you’ll discover that at least one of your cables inexplicably stopped working somewhere on the road. You’ll usually discover this when you try to set up your computer, wireless network or television. Always pack at least one new HDMI cable and ethernet cable. 

5. Pictures

No, not those irreplaceable family pictures from before digital cameras. Get pictures of the back of your electronics before you take all those cables out. It’s not reasonable for you to expect yourself to remember the precise configuration of every cable.

Seeing how it all went together before can make it a lot easier to put together again at your new home.

Parting Thoughts on Weird Things to Add to Your Packing List

For the most part, your packing list should include the essentials. The five weird things listed above, though, should make it onto every packing list.

Having those things on arrival will make your life simpler and less stressful as you settle into your new home.

Now that you’ve got those weird things you need on your packing list, why not check out our post on weird tips that will make your move easier.

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