This article lists ten modern conveniences that make moving house easier and less stressful. It highlights services like U-Haul truck rentals available via phone apps, cordless vacuums for thorough cleaning before unpacking, and repair tapes for fixing furniture scratches. The piece also mentions the convenience of microfiber cloths for dust removal, Command Hooks for hanging items without damaging walls, and online mattress delivery with setup and old mattress pickup services. Each item is presented to streamline different aspects of relocation, making it a seamless process from packing to settling in.
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For much of human history, moving house was extremely challenging and often dangerous. In 1847, pioneer Loren Hastings called the Oregon Trail a "graveyard" after reaching Portland, Oregon. Today, however, technology has transformed this ordeal into a more manageable task thanks to modern conveniences such as same-day delivery services offered by companies like Wayfair.
One example of these conveniences is the Jellypig, a cordless vacuum cleaner that can run for over an hour on a single charge and doesn't require constant plugging and unplugging when moving around different parts of your home. Additionally, U-Haul offers various rental trucks through its app, allowing you to rent whichever size truck fits your needs without ever visiting a store in person.
These innovations make it easier than ever for people living in diverse housing situations—from Texas Hill Country ranch houses to small apartments in Washington, D.C.—to relocate efficiently and with minimal stress.
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For much of human history, moving house has been a death-defying ordeal.
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When pioneer Loren Hastings reached Portland, Oregon, in 1847, he looked back on the Oregon Trail and called it a "graveyard."
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Today, you can pack up everything you own and move anywhere in the country without risking life and limb.
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Convenience has made nomads of us all, turning a tedious and life-threatening experience into one that requires minimal time and effort.
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It does not matter whether you live in a Texas Hill Country ranch house or in a 500-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment in Washington, D.C.
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Thanks to the click-and-tap world of same-day delivery made possible by capitalism, it has never been easier to pull up stakes and move to new digs.
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Here are some essentials that can simplify any move.
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U-Haul has a truck for every home size and budget.
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You can rent whichever truck fits your needs right from your phone without ever entering a store.
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Cordless Vacuum
If you're like me, you won't bring boxes or bags into the new place until every surface has been thoroughly cleaned, starting with the floors.
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The Jellypig can run for more than an hour per charge, and its cordless nature means you don't have to unplug and replug it every time you move to a different part of your home.
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It's easy to store and comes with a smart screen that lets you adjust the suction power for those gnarly dust bunnies the last tenant left behind.
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While hauling a bulky piece of furniture, you scuff its surface against the wall and expose its rough wood core.
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With a variety of sizes and colors, you can cover virtually any accidental abrasion.
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When it comes to wiping down surfaces in your new home, there is nothing better than a good microfiber rag.
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This polyester material, invented by Japanese scientist Miyoshi Okamoto in 1970, has become the go-to fabric for cleaning, thanks to mass manufacturing and global competition.
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Hanging your belongings can reduce the need for additional furniture.
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There is no need for drilling or hammering; you just peel and press.
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And the hooks are surprisingly durable: I've used the same ones in three different apartments over the course of five years.
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Mattress
Gone are the days of going to the mattress store and hauling your purchase home on the top of your car.
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Once you find your dream mattress, arrange to have it shipped to your new home within a day or two.
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For a small fee, a Wayfair partner will even pick up your old mattress and set up the replacement.
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Moving means hanging up artwork, assembling furniture, and fixing the occasional jiggly door handle.
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This 39-piece tool set from Cartman has everything you need for quick jobs—no need to wait for your overworked maintenance staff.
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Keeping your plants on the window sill made sense when they were limited to a possibly dead orchid and that tiny succulent you got at the office white elephant party.
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But your collection of plants has grown, and now they're hard at work purifying the air in your new home.
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They deserve a home, too, so check out Etsy's wide variety of artisanal plant stands.
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If you're a space maximizer like me, you are probably hanging your TV instead of taking up room with a stand.
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You may be better off leaving the mounting to a professional—by which I mean a guy on Taskrabbit with at least a 4.5-star rating and at least 10 completed tasks.
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The moving is all done, but your fridge is empty.
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If you thought ahead, you placed your order before you put the first box in the U-Haul.
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With same-day and two-hour delivery options, your groceries can arrive at your new home even before you do.
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This article originally appeared in print under the headline "Moving Made Easier."
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