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5 College Move Out Hacks

Hey, college students! Want to make moving out of your dorm a breeze? Check out our blog for some clever hacks.

Declutter Your Dorm

When it comes to decluttering, there are lots of tips and tricks. But there is always that annoying pile of what-if items, right? Maybe you'll need it one day—or not. Minimalist influencers, Ryan Nicodemus and Joshua Fields Millburn, have a simple rule for decluttering minutia.

If you never use an item but think you might need it someday, can you replace it in less than 20 minutes for less than $20? If yes, then say goodbye. Of course, being a college student, your budget rule might be if you can replace an item in less than 10 minutes for less than $10.

The bottom line: Thanks to Amazon, replacing items is easy. Plus, you can always lean on a roommate to borrow something you might need.

Packing Hacks

Using luggage as a moving hack is an efficient way to transport your belongings. Large, wheeled suitcases are ideal for moving heavy items like textbooks. A laundry basket can be used to store extra shoes and labeling everything will make unpacking after break easier. Another moving hack is to use vacuum bags for clothes and bedding to save storage space.

The bottom line: Packing hacks like putting similar items in the same box—fragile items in one box and sports gear in another—is faster and easier.

Give Things Away

Let's say you're a sophomore moving out of the dorms and into your first apartment. If that's the case, you can either sell or give away that mini fridge, for example. It's okay to give away dorm accessories, too. What you loved your first year of college, like cute bulletin boards and desk accessories or stuffed ottomans and super-hero-themed bedding, might seem juvenile as you approach your next year of college.

The bottom line is: Why spend time packing and then paying to store things you won't need next year?

Gather Moving Supplies

Here at StorQuest, we make it super easy to order your moving supplies for delivery online ahead of time, saving you an Uber ride to buy your moving boxes. Planning ahead will put you ahead of the last-minute move-out rush and if you have roommates, coordinate your move-out time so everyone can pitch in to clean. Also, consider sharing a storage unit with your college roommates and friends if you're not moving directly into a new apartment or house.

The bottom line: Unless you have friends or family in your college town with extra room for your stuff, renting a storage unit with friends is the most economical and secure way to store your stuff.

Awesome Student Storage Options

StorQuest can help conquer your to-do list with our awesome student storage deal—while supplies last! From budget-friendly storage lockers to large units we’ve got your needs covered. Our super friendly storage teams are dedicated to helping you live your best life, plus renting a storage unit near your college comes with lots of perks. To learn more, check out one of our many locations across the United States so you can Make Room For Awesome®.

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