1. Have Help

Only 5% of first-time movers opted to use a professional moving service, with most citing budget constraints as the reason they didn’t do so. If you’re not sure where to begin but you know you’ll be one of the 95% of first-time movers making a DIY move, start by enlisting help from family and friends. Forty-three percent of first-time movers rely on help from family and friends and 32% depend on their significant other. Only 32% say they moved on their own without help.

2. Pack Properly

Aside from making the down payment on their new place, 36% of first-time movers say their largest expense was “buying new furniture/home items,” but that can easily be avoided by properly packing existing essentials.

The research finds that 42% of first-time movers damaged their glassware, such as plates and bowls, and 33% broke décor, like mirrors and picture frames, during the transition. These fragile items should be wrapped securely in products like Bubble Wrap Cushioning from Duck brand  to ensure they arrive at the new location in one piece. In fact, 54% of survey participants say they would not move again without protective packaging.

3. Buy the Basics

Not sure what to buy for the first move? More than half (55%) of survey respondents say the single most essential moving supply is boxes. Although 62% of people used old cardboard boxes for their first move, 73% say they would purchase new boxes for future moves.

To learn more about the Duck brand products that make moving easier, visit https://www.duckbrand.com/products/moving-storage.

While moving for the first time can seem intimidating, having the right tools and strategies can ensure the process is less stressful.