Silver can be packed into moving boxes and is easy enough to do. There is one thing that should be considered with silver and that is that it tarnishes when exposed to air or moisture. Though this is no more than an annoyance and can easily be remedied by polishing, it can be avoided simply by first wrapping individual pieces of silver in packing paper. Stretch wrap can also be used as an alternative. Additionally, Hollowware (an item that is plated more thickly in silver layers) should be packaged as a fragile item.

Another thing to think about is that there is some chance that silver items can be scratched during the move. A way to lessen this possibility is by purchasing smaller packing boxes so there is less chance that the weight of the items will cause damage. When packing silver, place items inside moving boxes so they fit quite snug to make certain there are no dings or dents.

Finally, keep in mind that silver is valuable. Make certain you have your items insured. The policy should cover loss or theft during transport. If the items make up the family silver, consider taking the box with you personally as you travel.

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Painting is a simple way to improve the value of a home. But reaching up to paint a ceiling can be a bit awkward. Here are some suggestions to make the job a little easier:

1. First, clear the room of everything and stow items in a few packing boxes to keep track of them.
2. Next, protect the floor with a canvas drop cloth and set it in place using blue tape, a quick release painter’s tape, which is less adhesive than normal tape and will not damage your floor.
3. Purchase a roller with suitable texture; for drywall use short nap, for uneven surfaces use a heavy nap. Also, pick up a roller extension so you can easily reach the ceiling.
4. Use a primer with some type of stain blocker before painting and less coats of paint will be needed.
5. When ready to begin painting, start with a ladder and brush to work on cut-in lines. Cut-in lines are the outermost portions of the job and include the corners and perimeters. While the cut-in lines are still wet begin painting the ceiling using the roller with the extension attached. If you don’t do this you usually end up with visible lines. This is easiest if working with someone else. One person cuts the area while the other rolls. Avoid cutting the entire perimeter at once as the paint will dry to fast. Instead, do this as you go.

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Here at DirectMovingBoxes.com we are pet lovers. So if you are packing or unpacking your moving boxes, its always a good idea to be careful were you are putting moving supplies with you pets around. Moving supplies such as small packing peanuts, rolls of packing tape and bubble wrap may seem like fun to play with for a dog or cat but can be very dangerous to the pets if accidentally eaten and swallowed. 

Here is 2 good ideas you can do when unpacking or packing boxes:

1) Designated Moving Boxes. Have 1 or 2 designated moving boxes were you can put all your moving supplies. If your packing boxes, this is helpful because you will be more organized and always know where you moving supplies such as packing tape, markers and bubble wrap are. If your unpacking, it will help make clean up a snap because you will not have pieces of moving supplies such as plastic stretch wrap, paper, packing tape or styrofoam lying around the floor of your home, instead they will be contained into 1-2 cardboard boxes. 
2) keep pets separate. During unpacking or when packing boxes simply put your pet in the next room if possible. If thats not an option, you can also leave your pet with a friend or neighbor. 

Things not to do with your pets:

1) Don’t let your pet run around your moving supplies and chew on rolls of packing tape, play in piles of bubble wrap and packing peanuts. 
2) Don’t put your pet inside of a cardboard boxes if they do not have a safe way of getting out. 

Remember pets are like kids and you have to keep an eye on them during your move. Being more organized with your moving boxes and moving supplies will not only help you in packing faster it will keep your pets safe to.

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Music can help you with packing your moving boxes

Lets face it, moving and packing is something that not many people want to do. Just like going to exercise, some of us need motivation or at least some good Music to pump us up to start packing boxes for our move. The below is list of “pump you up” songs some of our customers recommended that will help you start getting “Moving” with packing boxes. Please feel free to add your favorites in the comment field.

• Thunderstruck- AC/DC

• Rocky IV: War 
• Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
• In Da Club - 50 Cent
• SexyBack - Justin Timberlake

• Bawitdaba - Kid Rock
• Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue
• Low - Flo Rida

• Saliva: Click Click Boom
• Metallica: Enter Sandman
• Paradise City - Guns ‘n Roses
• AC-DC: TNT
• Lose Yourself - Eminem
• Pump It - Black Eyed Peas

What music are you listening to when your packing your moving boxes? Please use the comment field below and share.

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There is nothing like the smell and feel of a getting new cardboard moving boxes for packing your belongings. Its kind of like opening up a new pack of socks, they have that new fresh clean feeling to them. When you buy new cardboard packing boxes and new moving supplies you actually know that you are the first person to be using them. The issue with used cardboard boxes is, you don’t know who’s stuff or what kind of stuff was packed into them. This leads to the whole issue of those gross pesky bedbugs.

Bedbugs have been a major issue in hotel and motels for along time. The thing is when most people visit hotels they tend to bring these little blood suckers home with them. It is a fact, that bedbugs are great hitchhikers and usually get into suit cases and other packages that are around. The even worse news is, they can stay alive without food for about one year. So when you get that great deal on Expedia for that motel, make sure to check there reviews for cleanness of the rooms. 

The really bad news is, that once bedbugs get into your home they are very difficult to get rid of. These tiny little pests have even build resistance to many pesticides that are available today.  If you really want to get used cardboard boxes it is wise to actually know the person you are getting them from.

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While you probably will take special care when packing boxes with your computer, you may not think twice about packing other items that may end up destroyed or damaged as a result. The list of fragile items at home is large and it changes depending on the size of your home, your taste and the items you own, but here is a quick breakdown of items that need to be carefully packaged in high strength moving boxes to prevent damage:

• Anything with glass or mirrors in it
• Computers
• Pool tables
• China
• Electronic equipment, such as audio systems
• Microwave
• Pianos and other musical instruments, especially those with strings
• Collectibles
• flower pots
• Artwork
• Photographs and paperwork that can be damaged by humidity or direct contact with the sun
• CDs, DVDs and tapes, especially if they don’t have a case

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No time to organize the whole house? Here are some tips to keep things in place in just 15 minutes:

• In the kitchen, have a bag holder handy so you can put all the extra shopping bags in as you unload the groceries.
• Throw away any storing containers you can’t find the lids for. You’ll never use them and they will just be around taking counter or cabinet space.
• Resist the temptation of piling up magazines on top of the coffee table.
• Take 15 minutes each week to throw away expired foods from your pantry and leftover that have been in the refrigerator for more than seven days.
• Create a play zone, so toys don’t get dumped all over the house. Place a large chest or 1 or 2 empty cardboard boxes at a corner so all toys can be thrown in at the end of the day. 
• Stick to one or two collections, so you can not only contain the clutter but also have a chance to expand them to the max.

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Yes Moving and packing boxes takes a lot of your energy and time. The one thing everybody looks over is food during this packing time. You are going to get hungry during your move at some point and you want something that tastes good, is ready fast and is not to messy to eat. One of the all time best moving and packing time food has to be pizza. Pizza is cheap, delivered to you quick, easy and fast to eat and usually always tastes yummy. Not to mention it has a good combination of both protein, carbohydrates and fats to keep you full of energy so to will have get all your packing boxes done.  Also the best part of ordering pizza during your move is that its a snap to clean up, just toss the empty box into the trash and your done.

Just remember, if you are moving you will probably not want to take food that needs refrigeration with you. So since you cant pack refrigerated food into moving boxes, simply eat it the last few days before your move or use it to make some sandwiches for the drive to your new location. Another option is to donate all non-perishable food to charity.

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Moving Supplies for any move are here at Direct Moving Boxes

ADVANCED CHARGES: These are additional charges invoiced by other than the movers. They could be paid to insurance companies, storage units or craftsmen, to help ensure the safe shipping and delivery of your items. When the moving company arranges for these services, they are billed as Advanced Charges and must be paid for at the time of shipping.

CARRIER: International moving companies are officially known as carriers.

DECLARED VALUE: The value you assign to the items for insurance purposes. Most companies have a limit to which some objects can be insured, but it’s still up to you to come up with a value that you consider fair.

FULL SERVICE MOVE: Moving service in which the company is in charge of the actual packing, moving and delivery of all the items. You don’t need to pay for packing boxes or do any of the work yourself when you hire this type of service.

HIGH VALUE ARTICLE: Any item that you want to value at more than $100. Depending on the company, you may need to prove the value/price of such item by showing paperwork or an official appraisal.

PEAK SEASON RATES: Moving is usually more expensive in summer, especially if you don’t book well in advance.

SHUTTLE SERVICE: If your home is situated on a street large vehicles cannot reach, the company may need to use an additional, smaller van to move items from your home to the larger van. In this case, you will be charged an additional fee known as shuttle service fee.

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