1. Take photos of everything
Moving house is a really busy time, so you’re bound to forget a few details. Take photos of which cables go where at the back of your TV, where screws go on flat pack furniture or the way your favourite shelves are arranged so you can put them back together just right!
2. Avoid single use packing items
Running out of bubble wrap or just want to be kinder to the environment? Wrap breakables like plates and glasses in clothing to cut bubble wrap from your shopping list.
3. For the jewellery lovers
Toilet paper rolls, zip lock bags and egg cartons are perfect for getting your jewellery from A to B – without the headache of tangled pieces.
4. Sticky tape is your friend
Packing tape is a moving essential, so you should have this one on hand already. You can use it while you’re taking furniture apart to keep all the screws together or to remember which cables go where on your TV or computer.
5. Prevent tangles
To avoid a serious cable tangle, pack your cords in empty toilet paper rolls and remember to label them. Or if you haven’t been collecting toilet rolls for the past six months, you can use zip lock bags instead.
6. Vacuum bags
Items like pillows, blankets and bulky coats take up lots of space when packing. Save room and money by using garbage bags instead of expensive space saver bags – all you need to get started is a regular garbage bag, a vacuum clear and a rubber band.
7. The moving kit
The last thing you want to be doing after a long day of packing is scrambling to remember which box you put your PJs in. Put together a bag of all the essentials you’ll need for your first night in the new digs – think toiletries, towels and bedding.
Now that you’ve got these moving hacks under your belt, you can move online with Origin in less than five minutes. Simply book your move with an energy plan that suits your needs and your done.
8. Box skills
To make unpacking as easy as possible at the other end, colour code boxes by using a different coloured tape for each room. And if you want to take your box game to the next level, try cutting handles into the side of boxes and make them easier to carry.
9. Bundle and save
We’re all looking for better value – especially when it comes to the ‘must-haves’ in our homes – so why not bundle your energy and internet and save? Our customers can bundle their energy and internet and get $10 off their internet bill each month. Over the year, that’s $120 of savings that you get right back in your pocket!
Not only do our internet plans offer great speeds and customer support, we’ve also thrown in a mountain of entertainment for you to enjoy with 12 months of Paramount+ on us.
You’ll also save on life admin, as you’ll only have to deal with the one provider for your energy and internet. Who doesn’t love a little extra time back in their day?
