Are you a military family, a professional on the go, or a family that loves a change? Let’s not underestimate the stress of a move – it’s complicated! These organizing ideas for those who always move will ease the stress!

There are hundreds of details to track, appointments to make, boxes to pack, service providers to contact, and much more.

Here are 21 organizing ideas for those who always move that will ensure you stay in control and are ready for your next adventure.

1. Keep a Moving Binder

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Don’t plan any move without a moving binder.  This handy planning tool includes sections for inventory, contacts, timelines, checklists, budgets, packing guides, floor plans, furniture layouts, new area emergency contacts, and more.

Have peace of mind knowing that no important detail gets overlooked and all necessary documentation is stored in a safe place.

2. Vacuum Bags

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Vacuum bags like these make moving a breeze. They ensure that your items are protected from dust, dirt, damp, pests, and odors.

Vacuum bags are perfect for bulky items that are difficult to pack, like bedding, linen, towels, and off-season clothing. And, after extracting the air from the bag, the contents are compressed to about 80% of their original size, saving you space and money.

3. Boxes for Cables

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Don’t arrive at your new destination with boxes full of tangled cables that’ll take days to unravel.

Toilet rolls, kitchen towel paper rolls, or aluminum foil core rolls make great storage holders for cables. Wrap up your cords, slip them into the tubes, and label them so you know what’s inside at a glance.

4. Wardrobe Racks

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Do you find that closets in new homes seldom have rails where you want them? A wardrobe rack comes to the rescue until you have time to create a permanent solution.

Follow the steps in the blog post to create your own rack or buy a ready-made garment rack like this from Amazon.

Your clothes can be instantly hung up and you will look crease-free and ready for the day.

5. Pack Away Off Season Clothes

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Off season clothes take up loads of space in closets and create loads of work when you have to fold and pack them away for a move.

Store all your off season clothes in large heavy duty moving bags like these. They are ready to move at a moment’s notice.

6. Under Bed Storage Bins

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Under bed storage bins are versatile and easy to move. Use them to store everything from bedding to linen, clothes, shoes, toys, games, books, and sporting gear.

When you arrive at your new destination, simply slip them under the bed, and deal with the contents when you’re ready. Add labels for even better organization.

7. Utilize Hanging Storage

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Here’s a genius way to use hanging space to hang items that don’t usually hang.

If that sounds odd, take a closer look!

A hanging wardrobe organizer like this slips over a clothes rail and offers compartments for shoes, hats, t-shirts, school wear, linen, sweaters, accessories, and more.

8. Reusable Bins instead of Cardboard Boxes

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When I think ‘moving’ – I think cardboard boxes. But, there’s a far more cost effective way to move, especially if you do it often.

Choose reusable bins like these instead of cardboard boxes. They are versatile, sturdy, long-lasting, and tough enough to hold anything from clothing to sporting equipment, garage tools, kitchen appliances, toys, books, and more.

9. Box Labels

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Here’s a smart crafty organizing idea for those who always move.

Print a floor plan of your new home on sticker paper and place one on each box, circling the room it belongs in.

The movers will know exactly where everything goes and you won’t find toys in the pantry or kitchen appliances in the bathroom!

10. Multi-Purpose Furniture

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Multi-purpose furniture like this velvet ottoman offers versatility when you settle into your new home.

It serves as extra storage, a footrest, a padded seat, a table, a coffee station, a book stand, a lamp stand, or even a stylish accent piece to uplift a dull corner.

11. Keep Items in Bins

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Storing items in bins is a clever solution for those who always move.

It simplifies the process by reducing the hassle of packing loose items, allowing you to quickly pack up a few organized bins instead of dealing with countless scattered belongings.

Plastic stackable bins like these are perfect for organizing every space, from the pantry and kitchen to the bathroom, kids’ room, bedroom, study, and even a garden shed.

12. Shoe Bags

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If your family is anything like mine and has a gazillion pairs of shoes, moving them from home to home can be a nightmare.

Keep your shoes neatly organized in shoe bags. When you are ready to move, all you need do is zip them up, and you are set to go.

13. Wardrobe Boxes

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Here’s a genius idea that will save you hours of packing and unpacking time. Say goodbye to the tedious task of removing hangers, folding, packing clothing, unpacking, and rehanging on the other side.

A portable wardrobe box like this allows you to keep clothes on their existing hangers and pack them directly.

14. Color-Coded Boxes

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Follow the ROYGBIV method for moving! That stands for the colors of the rainbow – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

Assign a color to each room or each section of your new home and mark your boxes accordingly. The movers will know exactly where each box goes.

15. Hang Everything with Command Hooks

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Take command with command hooks!

These versatile, budget-friendly hooks can hold anything that can hang. And, they can easily be removed and rearranged as needed.

Command hooks like these are ideal for any room in the home, preventing the need for nails and hammers.

16. Wrap Drawers As-Is

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Drawers are ready-made moving boxes!

To make moving easier, don’t empty your drawers when you pack. Use stretch wrap to securely seal your drawers and pack them directly into the moving van as is.

17. Clearly Labeled Seasonal Items

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Keeping seasonal items in labeled bins makes moving so much easier. You are already organized and ready to go.

Large removable labels like these clearly indicate what’s inside each bin, preventing you from wasting time searching for items.

18. Garbage Bag Method

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Who would have thought that humble garbage bags could make moving so much easier and faster?

Simply wrap them around your hanging clothes, pack the entire bag into the car, and quickly rehang them in the closet when you arrive. Done!

19. Label Shelves for Easy Unpacking

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Labeling shelves ahead of time helps streamline the unpacking process, so you know exactly where everything belongs.

This simple step saves time and reduces stress, making it easier to settle in. Even the kids can help and you will end up with everything exactly where you want it.

20. Invest in Portable Shelving Units

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Shelves are usually the most immovable part of any home, securely fixed into walls and closets.

As a person who moves a lot, investing in portable shelving is a must. The shelves move with you, recreating the identical setup in your new home.

These amazing portable foldable wheeled lockable shelves from Amazon are ideal for any room in the home.

21. Pack Books in Suitcases to Move Them Easily

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My last (but not least) organizing idea is for bookworms who need to have their reading-fix readily available at all times – pack your books into suitcases.

Suitcases are made for moving, and you won’t have to dig through dozens of boxes to find your latest page-turner.