The Verge’s favorite tools to help with a move

Almost all of The Verge’s staff have had the experience of moving to a new house or apartment. While the experience was different for everyone, one thing we all had in common is that, during this highly stressful process, we had each discovered at least one tool, app, or other gadget that turned out to be really (and sometimes unexpectedly) helpful in making things just a little bit easier. Here are some of the items — tech and otherwise — that could be useful if you’re moving from one home to another. Sharpie markers My partner and I have many years’ worth of books in our basement, and we’ve finally gotten around to sorting them into what we want to keep, what we think we can sell, and what we’ve decided to donate (many, many of them). In order to make sure the right boxes of books go to the right places, I use thick-tipped Sharpies to write on the sides and tops of the boxes, using labels like: Shelve, Store, Autographed, or Book Fairies (yes, that’s the name of the charity). The ... Read full article.