Since we built our new home last year, I don’t plan on moving again for a while. It’s a big hassle! Adding to the hassle last year was that we did 3 moves in the span of 6 months. In November of 2005, Jim and I moved out of our home that we sold into a rental. Then we moved my mother into her new home in April 2006. And then, in May 2006, we moved into our new home. Never again, will I try to make that many moves in such a short time frame. And doing it yourself? Forget it. We busted our humps for weeks to get all of those moves done. The next time I have to move, I’m hiring professional movers. Oh sure, you hear horror stories about so called professionals who charge sky high rates and hold your stuff hostage. Before hiring a mover, use a website like HomeBulletin.net to find licensed movers. Different companies specialize in different things - some do great with coast to coast moves in the USA, others do in town moves. Find the best one for your specific needs and let someone else deal with the headaches and hassles - you can even request a quote online to compare different companies in your area.