It’s no secret that moving is a headache. You need to purchase packing supplies, change your address, clean your current home, and more, Luckily, technology can make the process less painful. Whether you’re choosing the best mover or expertly packing your belongings, there’s an app for it.

 

UNPAKT

Book, manage and pay for your move all within the Unpakt app. No need to fill out multiple request forms or call different movers for quotes. Simply enter your move details into the app tp see moving prices in several cities across 37 states.

 

TASKRABBIT

Get your home or apartment ready for the move by hiring a Tasker to complete the home repairs, deep clean your home, and disassemble your bed frame. Services are available in most major cities.

 

MAGIC PLAN

Take pictures of your new home or apartment before your move, and use them to create detailed floor plans with MagicPlan. These floor plans allow you to view your apace in 3D, decide where to put your couch, and plan DIY projects.

 

WUNDERLIST

Plan your move with Wunderlist, a to-do list web app. Create to-do lists, set deadlines, schedule reminders, and share your list with friends and family helping you move. You can also assign tasks yo people you’ve shared your to-do list with.

 

SORTLY

Pack with the help of Sortly, a digital organizer. Use the app to take inventory of what you packed in each box so you know where to find your wine opener, your favorite jeans, or your drill. With the premium account, you can create QR ode labels for your boxes, access your account online, and export your lists via PDF and Dropbox.

 

INTERNET SPEED NEED TOOL

Determine your ideal internet speed with this web app. The tool also shows internet providers in your area that offer your recommended speed – helpful if you’re moving to a new area. The internet speed you need will vary depending on how you use the internet. You may need faster speeds if your kids play video games, if you recently upgraded to a smart TV or if you run an online business form home.

 

POSTMATES

Order late-night meals, cleaning supplies, basic toiletries, or lunch from virtually any store or restaurant in your city. Postmates will deliver the best your city has to offer straight to your doorstep. Postmates is available in over 200 cities.

 

NEXTDOOR

Socialize with your new neighbors on Nextdoor, a private social networking app that over 145,000 neighborhoods use to stay connected. Find a babysitter, learn about a rash of car break-ins, and hear about neighborhood events all in one place.

 

THUMBTACK

Hire house cleaners, interior designers, carpet cleaners, painters, home security companies, and more with Thumbtack. Find professionals – in all 50 states – for anything you need in your new home or apartment.