Almost all the staff at The Verge have moved home at some point and each of them found the process made a little easier by using some form of gadget or tool.
Before moving, color-coded dot stickers can be used to label boxes, with a write-on, removable variety being ideal for denoting boxes that are to be kept, sold or donated.
For moving day, a roll of shrink-wrap with handles can be very useful as it can be used to secure items and keep them in place during transit or to store dresser drawers.
Using paper packing tape is recommended as it is sturdy, doesn’t need cutting and can be written on.
For unpacking and assembling furniture, an electric screwdriver is lighter than a drill and means that one person can do it on their own.
A cross-line laser level is useful for mounting items on walls as it projects lasers in both vertical and horizontal directions to line things up.
A stud finder is recommended to easily find where the wooden studs behind drywall are located for hanging pictures.