At some point during your move, whether you need a box or two to throw some small knickknacks in or youve decided to pack everything yourself, youre probably going to need to get your hands on some boxes.

Seattle, the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest, is a city with lots of short-term housing opportunities.

As with most things in life, a successful move begins before the trucks arrive. Smart organizing and packing makes moving easier and more efficient.

Its true what they say: opposites attract. But when those opposites are thrown into the life-changing tumult of, say, a cross-country move, an uninvited third wheel can weasel its way into the relationship, and that third wheels name is Stress.

Packing your stuff yourself is an excellent way to avoid costs when moving, but if youre taking a DIY approach, the single most important thing to know is what not to pack.

Los Angeles, put simply, is huge. In square miles, it’s approximately the same size as New York City, but it has half the number of people and many, many more neighborhoods than Big Apple.

Lots of things about moving are kind of a drag. Financial strains, logistical concerns and the plain old act of uprooting oneself to a new home are all stressful enough on their own, but add to that the element of long-distance and you’ve got the makings of an ulcer on your hands.

The average American living space is shrinking quite a bit now that the McMansions of the 1990s and early 2000s are less viable options for those who cant afford huge houses, those who dont want them anyway, and those who want to live near the center of everything instead of out in the suburbs.

So you’ve found a great apartment, and all you have to do is sign on the dotted line to get your key. Well hold up there, speedy. Think about this: most leases are based on fairly standard documents designed to protect the owner of a property more than the tenant.

Whether you’d prefer lying on a bed of nails to moving or you’re so excited that you can hardly wait, relocating does give you an excuse to do one really cool thing: take a road trip!