If you’re moving cross-country and are carrying a significant amount of items, you should talk to your moving company about the possibility of temporary storage. This is a service offered free of charge by many companies, in which your belongings are stored in a facility, rather than delivered to your new address. This is a great option if you’re moving to a new city but don’t have a place to live yet, or if your new house needs repairs before you can bring your items in.

Temporary storage has its drawbacks, such as reduced insurance (your boxes may not be protected against damage), limited access (you may not be able to go back and forth to the storage place to retrieve items one at a time), added costs (when it’s time to move your moving boxes, you may need to do it yourself or pay an extra charge) and other considerations.

Finally, companies may refuse to store valuable items for you, including pianos, pool tables or electronics. If those are among the items you packed in your cardboard boxes, you need to find out what happens with them and whether the temporary storage option is a good one for you.

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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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The best way to pack your computer is to use the original box it came in. Unfortunately, few of us ever keep the box, so that may be basically impossible.

1. If you do know somebody who recently bought a computer, though, pick up the phone and ask if they still have the box (you can return it later if they need it).
2. As a second choice, try a find a cardboard moving box that is as close to the size of the computer as possible, so there’s little shifting during the move.
3. Before you even consider putting the machine inside, pad the box itself using lots of bubble wrap plastic on the bottom and the sides of the box. Then wrap the computer in a blanket and add bubble wrap around it, making sure you tape the plastic so it stays put.
4. Once the computer is in the box, fill any empty spaces around it with padding material, such as more bubble wrap or blankets or crumpled up packing paper or foam peanuts.
5. Clearly mark the box as Fragile with permanent markers.
6. Use separate moving boxes for computer accessories such as keyboard, wires, speakers and more.

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Your Body:

• Make sure all moving boxes weigh less than 50 pounds. If possible, try distributing the weight evenly so all sides are similar. Also, make sure the packing boxes are of a size you can handle. If the box is too big for your arms to reach its sides, you’ll be putting additional strain on your back and shoulder to handle the weight.
• Practice picking up the boxes by bending your knees and getting close to the floor.
• Get help if you can’t handle lifting the cardboard boxes yourself. If you have a previous injury or too much stuff to move, consider hiring a moving company that offers full service, so you don’t have to carry anything yourself.
• Get equipment that can make things easier, such as a trolley, dolly or straps.

Your Mind:

• Allow yourself breaks while packing. A 10-minute break for a cold glass of Coke or some fresh air out in the balcony will make a world of difference.
• Ask for help. Your friends and family members may not be able to help you pack the whole house, but even a couple of hours here and there can lower your load.
• Let go of unrealistic expectations. If you’re getting the kids involved, don’t expect perfectly organized packing. And yes, things do go wrong while moving. Take the best you can get and be ready to deal with the unexpected.

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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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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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Wardrobe moving boxes are the perfect solution to move clothes without wrinkling them in the process. This is especially true of clothes that are dry-clean only, as any problems you run into while moving will result in your having to spend a sizable amount of money to get them in top shape again.

Using wardrobes moving boxes is easy if you follow these steps:

Size your closet right. You don’t need to buy moving boxes in advance. Instead, check their width and then measure the width of your closet and then see how many wardrobe moving boxes you need. You can push the hangers together as much as possible to make the most of the space provided, but don’t squeeze too tight. You want the clothes to be able to breathe inside the box (or they will wrinkle).

If your clothes are short (shirts, skirts, etc.), you can make the most of your wardrobe moving boxes by using the bottom to store shoes, hats or other accessories.

Make sure the wardrobe boxes are not too heavy, or there is a chance the bottom will give away. Not only does this risk that your clothes will actually slip out of the box, but it also allows dirt to enter the box.

Maximize space inside wardrobe moving boxes by hanging two jackets on the same hanger, placing shoulder bags on top of coats and wrapping scarves and shawls over other clothing. You’ll save space and make it easier to unpack.

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If you’re moving to a new house that is larger than your previous residence, you may suddenly find yourself with less than enough furniture to fill all rooms. If budget is a consideration and you can’t simply go out to buy whatever is missing, there are some decorating tricks that can help you make a room feel “fuller” and more inviting.

Space out the furniture. While you may be tempted to place the armchairs and the sofa next to each other, that would probably leave a lot of empty space in other corners of the room. Instead, use a coffee table to complement the sofa but place the armchair in a different area, combining it with a side table, a large potted plant or a dividing screen to create an additional sitting area.

Use rugs. They create a feeling of unity among the furniture placed on it or nearby.

Add a few touches to increase the apparent size of the furniture. For example, a vase with flowers placed on a table can make the furniture seem taller, and a painting on the wall can make the walls feel less “naked.”

Paint the room more than one color. Choose a soft tone for three of the walls and a darker one for the fourth one. If you choose colors that complement each other, this will create a soft focal point, giving the feeling that the walls are drawn to each other.

Above all, don’t overcompensate the lack of furniture by placing lots of knickknacks on each corner. Rather than making the room seem fuller, that will only make it seem more crowded.

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