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In addition to providing Discount Moving Boxes and supplies, Moving Day Boxes also strives to be your moving information headquarters. Please read the below tips and also visit our section called "Your Rights," to learn more about protecting yorself in your coming move.

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Pack according to season. So if you are moving in Spring or Summer you should have all your winter items packed together so you don't have to unpack until next season.

Begin at the top of the house and move downwards. If you have an attic, it's a good idea to sort it out first. You will probably discover several things you didn't realize you owned.

Tie up electrical cords to prevent them from getting tangled. Use rubber bands or bag ties to secure the cords.

Pack your current phone book - you may need to call residents or businesses in your former hometown.

Ask a friend to help by watching your children and pets when packing and on moving day.

Make sure the items you'll need first are loaded in last when packing the truck. You'll make access easier for the things you need (ie. kids toys, kitchen items, telephone and radio).

Plan ahead for what you'll need the first day after your move. Packing a separate bag with your toiletries, a change of clothes, etc. will prevent unnecessary scrambling or a run to the local store.

Never wrap lamp shades in newspaper, as the ink will soil the shade. Instead, carefully wrap each shade in three or four sheets of tissue paper, a pillowcase or a large lightweight towel.

Identify each box where it should go and its contents in bold lettering.

Drain all power & yard tools so they won't leak.

Clean the refrigerator, leave the door slightly ajar for a time to decrease the humidity in the appliance. Place some baking soda inside to prevent mildew and musty smells.

Make sure to keep important documents such as; birth & marriage certificates, medical records, school records, passports, pet records, credit card & banking records, tax returns in a safe place and not in a moving truck.

Pack your boxes with heavy items on the bottom and lighter boxes on top. Try to use more smaller boxes that larger boxes so you can carry them.

Protect your flooring on moving day, tape old sheets or a vinyl runner to the ground to protect surfaces.

Pack containers tightly to avoid shifting.

Wrap electric items individually before packing and cushion them well. Don't use bubble wrap on these items because often the static electricity can cause problems.

Empty the contents chests and dressers before attempting to move. This will make these items lighter and will not put so much stress on the joints of the furniture.

Have a master list of all boxes and their contents organized by room.

Load your plants in the moving truck last, and unload them first.

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Moving and packing expert puts moving and packing in perspective, and offers tips to increase productivity and decrease stress.

(PRWEB) August 5, 2004 -- Joe Harrison, President of The American Moving and Storage Association describes moving as, "one of the most stressful events in a person's life, ranked as high as the death of a loved one or divorce."

Stressful doesn’t begin to describe the modern move. From uprooting the kids, turning off utilities, packing moving boxes, and hiring a mover, moving is more than simply stressful it is borderline traumatic.

Matt McCabe, General Manager of on-line moving boxes company, Moving Day Boxes offers some quick tips to minimize your moving trauma and keep you sane, alive, and happily married through your move.

Tips
Fill out the United States Postal Service change of address form 6-8 weeks prior to your move.

Let the IRS know you have moved by filing Form 8822. You can download the form right from the IRS web site.

If you are hiring a mover, get at least three binding estimates. Also check out the Better Business Bureau’s website to see if any unresolved complaints have been filed against your mover.

Know your moving rights. For interstate moves ask your mover for the government-issued guide, "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move." Movers are required to furnish you with this guide upon request. It is a red flag if your mover doesn't provide this guide when asked.

Pack according to season. If you are moving in Spring or Summer pack all your winter items together so you don't have to unpack those boxes until next season.

Pack your current phone book. You may have to call businesses or friends in the area you moved from and this can come in very handy.

The tendency when packing is to get large moving boxes and fill them to the top with items. The problem then becomes lifting the moving boxes. Try to use smaller moving boxes and pack them tightly. You will be better able to carry the small moving boxes and reduce the chance of injuring your back.

If possible board your cats and dogs on moving day. The constant flow of people and furniture on moving day can be stressful, especially for older pets.

Try to minimize grocery shopping the last month before your move. Use all the old cans of soup and packaged goods that haven’t expired. This way, you won’t have to pack food as part of your move and you will have cleaned out your pantry. If you do run out of food go out for a bite to eat. Chances are you will need a break from the stresses of packing, and the chef of the house will surely appreciate it.

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