advice for packing, moving and unpacking

When you break the news to your teenager that your family is moving out of state, don't be surprised if he isn't happy about relocating. It's often hard for teenagers to deal with drastic life changes. After all, to him, making a long-distance move means leaving all of his friends behind, his school, and his extended family behind to live in a place that's completely new and different. However, just because your teen doesn't like the idea of an out-of-state move, it doesn't mean you have to drag him with you kicking and screaming.

If you're concerned about potential damage to your furniture while moving, you could reduce this risk considerably by taking the time to get furniture prepared. Even heavy, wooden furniture can be moved safely if you know how to get it ready and what to avoid during the move. The following six tips can all help get everything safely to your new home without any damages. Tape Shut Any Drawers When moving dressers, media cabinets, and other pieces of furniture with drawers, you'll be able to move them much more safely by simply taping them shut.