Moving

Shipping & Moving

Moving can be a hassle, from safely packing up all your delicate plates and glasses to organizing your boxes of clothes and accessories. Let Walmart help lighten the load with moving boxes, moving equipment, and shipping materials like bubble wrap and tape. You'll be able to find everything you need to pack up and move at everyday low prices.

How do I stay organized during a move?

Moving can be stressful, so it's best to be well prepared. Before your move, you'll want to research the cost of movers or truck rentals, create an inventory list of everything you'll be moving, and declutter your space. Be sure to throw out or donate anything that you no longer want before you start packing. A month before, start purchasing your moving boxes, packing tape, and any other moving supplies that you'll need. Picking up all your supplies early ensures that you won't need to run out and get more boxes or tape at the last minute. You can also start packing up rooms and items that you use less frequently, leaving all your essentials for last.

Finally, you'll want to clean up your old home after everything has been moved out. Too busy from packing and moving to clean out your old space? Let Walmart and Handy help by hiring a professional cleaner.

To make sure that you've got everything, you can also print out our handy moving checklist so you don't forget anything. Be sure to check out our other handy guides for some packing hacks and tips to load a moving truck like a pro.

What are some common moving supplies?

No matter if you're moving close or far, you'll probably want to pick up some moving boxes and packing tape to store your items while they're in transit. If you're moving plates and glasses that can be easily broken, it's a good idea to wrap them in bubble wrap or packing paper. If you don't already have any, pens and felt-tip markers can be used for marking boxes so the contents will be easily identifiable.

Moving a light-colored couch into a dirty moving truck? Consider wrapping your furniture with a furniture cover or stretch wrap to help protect them while they're being moved. If you're not hiring movers, it may be a good idea to pick up a hand truck or forearm and shoulder straps to help load and unload heavy items like dressers, sofas, beds, and refrigerators.