It’s the week before your move, and the situation has gone DEFCON 3 in your house. And things are veering closer and closer to DEFCON 1. You’ve run out of boxes twice, full rolls of packing tape are a distant memory, and every drawer in your home feels like a vortex of packing misery.
In between frantically dragging your unwanted gear to the curb and trying to use socks as precious-items packing material, you realize you’ll never get all this stuff out of here in time on your own. You’re going to need help. But do you break down and call in the pros or beg your friends?
Before you decide (or curl up in a corner, assume a fetal position, and stare catatonically at the walls), try weighing these three factors:

Moving requires a good deal of lifting, squatting, bending, pushing and pulling. Anyone who’s moved knows that lifting boxes and furniture is tiring work.

​If you don’t use proper body mechanics the chance for injury dramatically increases. Follow these quick tips to protect your back and stay injury-free throughout your move.

When relocating it is important to recognize which movers’ work is of more quality. Of course, any website can tell you that a particular company or a number of movers are reliable and trustworthy, but how do you know that this is true? There are a 5 tips recognize a quality moving company from the others. Our tips will help you do it.
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Whether you are anticipating a move or just completed one, nothing seems as precious as moving boxes.
Dragging those invaluable cardboard containers—which you spent weeks collecting from neighbors, co-workers, packing stores, and maybe an upscale supermarket or two—to the curb is kind of like parting with your favorite pair of jeans. Separation is tough. There they are: your lovely, sturdy receptacles, just sitting there. So potentially useful.
But you’ve got to clear the clutter, right? Well, here’s the thing: Some boxes are worth keeping. Which ones, you ask? Read on!

A Checklist for Before and After You’ve MovedPlease take advantage of our moving tips and moving advice. Print this page and carry it with you before and several days after the move. Moving tips that may seem obvious can be easily over looked. Take our moving advice and utilize this checklist before and after you have moved.