Moving house is not fun. In fact, one survey found it to be more stressful than a break-up, new job and a divorce. And this stress will be even worse if you haven’t got the right tools to get the job done – take it from someone who knows.
So what should be in your moving day toolkit? We’ve trawled Amazon to find the essentials – pack the following into a box and have it to hand at all times. You’ll need it.
Heavy Duty All Purpose Scissors, Amazon, £11
When it comes to unpacking a shed load of boxes, you’ll need a decent pair of scissors to cut through sellotape and ties. Otherwise it’ll take you about five years to open the boxes, let alone unpack. Eugh.
Stanley Tape Measure, Amazon, £5.50
A tape measure will help you figure out whether it’s possible to fit certain large pieces of furniture through doorframes and up staircases (you don’t want a ‘pivot’ moment à la Ross from Friends). It’s also useful if you’re planning on buying new furniture – it’ll be the best fiver you ever spent.
Screwdriver Set, Amazon, £16.99
When dismantling and rebuilding furniture, a screwdriver set will become your new best friend. Plus, Stanley is a trusted brand among tradespeople, so this set will serve you well for years to come.
Hex Key Set, Amazon, £3.45
Sometimes screwdrivers don’t cut the mustard, which is where Allen keys – or hex keys – come in. These bad boys are often the only tool needed for flatpack furniture items (especially ones bought from Ikea).
Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Amazon, £24.99
Hopefully you’ll move into a clean home, but there’s a chance there’ll be a few bits of dirt left behind. Snap these up with this cordless, handheld vacuum cleaner, which has 20-minutes of run time.
E-Cloths, Amazon, £12.99
These are an environmentally friendly alternative to using cleaning wipes. There’s a cloth for the kitchen, bathroom, windows, a general purpose one and a polishing cloth for a streak-free finish. After a few uses, throw them in the washing machine and start again.
Hammer, Amazon, £3.45
Chances are you’re going to need a hammer when you move – to put up your photo frames, build a shed, or for something a little more obscure like hammering half your draining board so it drains properly into the kitchen sink.
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