{"id":10391,"date":"2025-03-04T17:48:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T06:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/uncategorised\/smarter-and-easier-moving-hacks"},"modified":"2025-03-04T18:26:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T07:26:00","slug":"life-hacks-moving-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/life-hacks-moving-house\/","title":{"rendered":"9 life hacks for a stress-free&nbsp;move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-lead\">Moving house is a (stressful) part of life for many of us. Whether you move regularly or are packing up for the first time in a long time, we\u2019ve got you covered with these clever life hacks.&nbsp;So, bookmark this page and save yourself a world of stress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Take photos of everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/moving\/\">Moving house<\/a> is a really busy time, so you\u2019re 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! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Avoid single use packing items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. For the jewellery lovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Toilet paper rolls, zip lock bags and egg cartons are perfect for getting your jewellery from A to B &#8211; without the headache of tangled pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Sticky tape is your friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing tape is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/moving-house\/\">moving essential<\/a>, so you should have this one on hand already. You can use it while you&#8217;re taking furniture apart to keep all the screws together or to remember which cables go where on your TV or computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Moving hacks powered by Origin\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wxeb6jb3BPQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Prevent tangles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid a serious cable tangle, pack your cords in empty toilet paper rolls and remember to label them. Or if you haven\u2019t been collecting toilet rolls for the past six months, you can use zip lock bags instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Vacuum bags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 \u2013 all you need to get started is a regular garbage bag, a vacuum clear and a rubber band. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The moving kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019ll need for your first night in the new digs \u2013 think toiletries, towels and bedding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve got these moving hacks under your belt, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/moving.html\">move online with Origin<\/a>&nbsp;in less than five minutes. Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/moving\/\">book your move<\/a> with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/electricity-gas\/\">energy plan<\/a> that suits your needs and your done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Box skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. 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Over the year, that\u2019s $120 of savings that you get right back in your pocket! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Not only do&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/internet\/plans\/\">our internet plans<\/a>&nbsp;offer great speeds and customer support, we\u2019ve also thrown in a mountain of entertainment for you to enjoy with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/internet\/\">12 months of Paramount+<\/a>&nbsp;on us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also save on life admin, as you\u2019ll only have to deal with the one provider for your energy and internet. 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