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A couple upset after a moving accident.Although our team at 1-800-PACK-RAT strongly suggests you enlist a moving company to help with your next move, we do know that sometimes people must take matters into their own hands. Avoid the following five scary moving accidents by heeding caution and making smart decisions if you move on your own.
Categories: Moving Tips

A cleaned out attic free of clutter after organizing.Many families could attest to the fact that their attics are stuffed with various treasures and rarely-seen items. If you are preparing for a move, or you are in fall cleaning mode, it might be a challenge to decide which possessions should stay (or be packed) or go (discarded). Here are a few tips to help you make that decision.
Categories: Home Organization

A man and woman lift a couch to move while their children run around the roomThere is a risk of serious back injury any time you lift a heavy box without the proper form.  The last thing you need to worry about during your local or long-distance move is a trip to the doctor’s office.  Save yourself time and pain by following our tips on how to properly lift and move heavy items.
Categories: Moving Tips, Packing Tips

Large household appliances ready to be packed and moved.Although some items may be more challenging to pack, like large appliances, know that even these unconventional items can be packed and moved easily if you follow the right procedures and put safety first.  Use our guide to help you learn the proper way to move equipment and appliances, and you can move these items just like the professionals!
Categories: DITY Move

A kid moving a box into his new home with his family.Making a move with a few little ones in tow? Kids might find moving to be a little challenging, but if you take the proper steps to ensure a smooth transition for the whole family, it can also be very rewarding.  Here are some of our best tips to help you move with children.
Categories: Moving Tips