{"id":41632,"date":"2022-02-09T15:28:08","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T15:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/?page_id=41632"},"modified":"2025-09-04T18:14:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T18:14:10","slug":"tiktok-moving-tips-packing-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/09\/tiktok-moving-tips-packing-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"TikTok Moving Tips & Packing Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s safe to say that TikTok has revolutionized social media over these past few years. Why do we love this platform? It\u2019s quickly becoming a landing zone for life hacks, especially for homeowners like yourself who are in the process of packing up for a move. In this article, we\u2019re sharing some of our favorite moving tips and packing hacks from TikTok, helping you take advantage of trends that are useful and borderline genius. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Socks & Winter Gear to Cushion Breakables<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s absolutely no need to buy styrofoam popcorn or other forms of insulation for your \u201cfragile\u201d boxes. Instead, use what you already have on hand! TikTok users have suggested using soft, bulky clothing items and bedding to pad your fragile items. For example, if you\u2019re moving in the summer, you\u2019ll have access to all of your winter gear\u2014from scarves to fluffy socks. Try using your socks for glass cups and sweaters for layering plates!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tape Drawers Closed<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clothes can take up a lot of valuable box space. One way to bypass this potential problem is to simply tape close the drawers of your dressers. While this might sound a little crazy, it works! This hack will save you time packing and unpacking; who doesn\u2019t want that?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack a \u201cFirst-Night\u201d Box or Bag<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you heard of packing an overnight bag or box of essentials for your move? This concept is fairly simple: Fill a box or bag with all of the things you\u2019ll need for those first few weeks at your new home. This way, you\u2019ll have easy access to everything you need in one, convenient location. Here\u2019s a basic list to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Towels<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bedding<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • First aid kit<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bathroom supplies<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • PJs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Moving clothes<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Basic cleaning supplies<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A roll of paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    You can even toss in a bottle of wine to celebrate once you\u2019ve settled in for the night. The point of this hack is to make your life easier during those initial days\/weeks of unpacking, so fill it with whatever you think you\u2019ll need. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DIY Vacuum Sealed Bags<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Bulky pillows, clothing, blankets, and other creature comforts often take up the most room in boxes. To maximize the usable space in your boxes and maybe cut down on a few during the packing process, try making your own space-saving vacuum-sealed bags. All you need is a plastic bag and a vacuum with a hose. Once your bag is full, hold it closed, insert the vacuum hose, and suck until all of the air is out of the bag. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For more tricks, check out our blog. Chesmar Homes specializes in constructing functional, stylish newly constructed homes in communities throughout Texas\u2019 most desirable cities, including Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas\/Fort Worth, and elsewhere in Central Texas!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    It\u2019s safe to say that TikTok has revolutionized social media over these past few years. Why do we love this platform? It\u2019s quickly becoming a landing zone for life hacks, especially for homeowners like yourself who are in the process of packing up for a move. In this article, we\u2019re sharing some of our favorite […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-moving-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41632","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41632"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41632\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115344,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41632\/revisions\/115344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}