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Even when moving goes perfectly, it can still be a stressful job. If things start to go wrong, a stressful situation can snowball into a nightmare experience. But with preparation and research, you can have a smooth, stress-free moving experience. You don't have to make mistakes to learn from them. You can learn from others' mistakes!

The moving and storage experts at 1-800-PACK-RAT are answering some of the most popular customer questions the Frequently Asked Questions Digital Short Series. We were asked, "Are your 1-800-PACK-RAT containers weatherproof?"

An expense-paid trip has been awarded to the winner and a guest to visit their daughter in the military. Thank you to all those who entered for sharing your stories and inspiring us all!<br/><br/>The #MissYouMay Social Media Photo Contest was open to the public throughout the month of May and people shared their stories about loved ones they were missing for a chance to win the Grand Prize, an expense-paid trip to visit their loved one. The winner is Donna Pierson Wilson who wanted a chance to visit her daughter in the military.

Whether it is local or long-distance, getting ready for a big move can be stressful and overwhelming. Most of us don't realize how much we own until you have to pack it all up to move. But it doesn't have to be a tedious experience.

Most things can be packed away and put into storage or transported to your new location, but there are a few types of items that should not be packed or stored, or should at least be stored with extreme caution. And don't forget, 1-800-PACK-RAT is available for your storage and moving needs!