20 More Simple Life Hacks That Will Make Moving Less Hellish

Step your U-Haul game up.

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Any way you slice it, moving is a struggle. It's a perfect storm of boxes, insolent moving men, and misshapen couches that inevitably results in a headache and broken glassware. 

Here are some next level hacks to make the move (slightly) more bearable: 20 More Simple Life Hacks That Will Make Moving Less Hellish.

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If you need to remove nails or studs from the wall, but aren't sure exactly where they are, find them using a magnet.

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Anything you'll need as soon as you get to your new place should be stored in a clear plastic bin for easy access.

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Tie a rubber band across the both the in and out doorknobs to keep door from latching as your enter and exit a room.

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Your plates will be less likely to break if you organize them vertically in boxes.

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Keep your cords separate from each other and prevent them from getting tangled by storing them in empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls.

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Use metal clip to hold multiple plastic bags at once and save an extra trip.

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Cover up dings in wood furniture by rubbing a walnut on the surface.

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Use a power cord to screw in large or medium screws if a flathead screwdriver isn't available.

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Place books in a rolling suitcase for easy moving.

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If you don't have tape, use tin foil when painting around edges.

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Use a bread tab to hold your spot on a roll of tape.

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Ask your local newspaper for "end rolls." They usually give them out for free and you can use the paper to wrap breakable items.

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When packing clothes, towels, and sheets, roll them instead of folding them to create more space.

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When putting together a box, tape it down perpendicular to the seam to ensure that it's square.

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Remove any scuff marks from the floor by rubbing the area with a dry tennis ball.

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The spaces in between the teeth of a comb can be used as a nail holder.

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Easily open blister packs using a can opener.

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Pack any breakable items in your clothes.

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Remove a stripped screw with the help of a rubber band.

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If you need to take apart furniture, place the screws in small ziplock bags, then tape the bags to the item to which the screws belong.

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