No matter how early you start prepping and packing, moving is extremely stressful. Use these moving tips, tricks, and hacks to make your next move a little bit easier!

1. Create a "Moving Essentials Box" full of tools you may need and cleaning supplies.

2. Put your jewelry in egg cartons to avoid tangling.

3. Wrap fragile items in socks, shirts, or towels.

This will save you money on bubble wrap and help you pack those extra linens you may have forgotten about.

4. Use garbage bags to easily pack your hanging clothes.

5. Try to eat all of your frozen and refrigerated food before moving.

6. De-clutter before packing to make moving into your new place easier.

7. Tape mirrors and other breakables to prevent shattering.

8. Use colored packing tape to "label" boxes.

Designate one color to represent the kitchen, one for the bedroom, and so on.

9. Put plastic wrap over your silverware tray to avoid some hassle.

10. Try to keep boxes under forty pounds for easier lifting.

11. Use small plastic bags to store screws and other small pieces so they don't get lost.

12. If you're taking your refrigerator with you, defrost it at least a day before moving.

13. Be sure to pack a separate bag full of your overnight essentials.

This way, you won't have to spend hours searching for your toothpaste in all those boxes.

14. Use paper towel or toilet paper rolls to organize your cords.

15. Take some extra time to deep-clean the kitchen and bathroom in your new place before you move in.

16. Pack one box full of warranties, important papers, and directions so they can all be easily found.

17. Use laundry baskets, clean garbage bins, suitcases, and other things as boxes.

18. Change your address before moving.

19. Leave items in furniture drawers and plastic-wrap them for easier transport.

20. Save some money by using plastic shopping bags as padding in your boxes instead of bubble wrap.

21. Wrap all liquids (shampoo, lotion, etc.) with plastic wrap before you put the cap on to avoid messy explosions.

22. Stack your dinner plates with styrofoam plates in between to prevent breakage.

23. Use a box cutter to create handles in moving boxes for easy lifting.

24. Invest in a lock-box to transport valuable and personal items.

Throw your social security card, cash, and valuables into this box

25. Use a white crayon, toothpaste, or bar soap to fill in small holes in walls.

26. If you can't rent a moving truck, invest in space-saver bags to maximize how much you can fit in a single carload.

27. Use car air fresheners on the vents in your new place to take away that stale air smell.

28. Keep an inventory list of your boxes to make sure you don't lose anything during the move.

29. Take breaks throughout the day - you don't want to be exhausted while moving.

30. Plan on going out to dinner your first night in your new place.

You deserve it after working hard all day!