Phinnie Zahareas is a contributing writer for USA TODAY Homefront. She works as a project manager and professional organizer for a moving company in Louisiana. She’s managed dozens of moving ...

It meant packing every kitchen item I owned – from flatware to small kitchen appliances – into boxes, and only unpacking the ...

Packing moving boxes is a little like bagging groceries ... Consider getting specific boxes for these items before you start ...

If you haven’t worn that jacket or used that kitchen gadget in over a year ... they’ll likely provide you with all your needed moving supplies. When it comes to fragile items, bubble wrap ...