Englewood, Co - 21 March, 2005 -

Moving is considered one of life’s most stressful events. Only a small percentage of all moves are handled by professional movers, however; the majority of people take the do-it-yourself route. Fortunately, modern conveniences are taking much of the anxiety out of the process. If you’re looking at your soon-to-be-packed belongings with a sense of dread of what is to come, you should know that you have a wide range of services at your disposal. Pak Mail centers, located around the country, specialize in packing, crating and shipping even the most awkward, hard-to-pack items. The centers do everything from providing moving supplies to shipping the contents of an entire house. Every major shipping service can be accessed from your local Pak Mail location, so you can compare shipping prices without having to run from place to place. If you would rather sell your furniture and other bulky items so that you don’t have to move them, online auction sites such as eBay give you a larger pool of potential buyers. You also may find that it’s much easier to sell your belongings on eBay than to haul them to the front yard for a garage sale and later have to dispose of what you don’t sell. Pak Mail centers will pack, crate and ship virtually anything, so you can feel comfortable sending your antique headboard and exercise equipment anywhere in the world. Even with today’s conveniences, some traditional packing know-how still comes in handy. The professionals at Pak Mail provide these tips for those who are packing up and moving out. Stay organized. The more organized you are, the less stressful the move will be. Plan to pack well in advance of your moving day. Pack jewelry, important documents, irreplaceable photos and medications in a bag that you plan to carry with you. Place your items in new boxes that are sturdy and not too large. Wrap items in bubble wrap or foam wrap, not newspaper. Use protective tape and bubble wrap on glass-framed pictures and artwork. Do not pack flammable items. They might overheat or explode. For more moving advice and to find a Pak Mail location near you, call (800) 778-6665 or visit www.pakmail.com

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