Decrease the Stress in Your Life

If you've been on a round-the-world trip or if you've simply been on the other side of the country for a job for a few months, putting your car into long-term car storage may have seemed like the best option at the time. But before you start driving a car that's been inactive for so long, you'll need to do some basic inspections (or have your mechanic do them), as well as perform some basic maintenance that you would've done periodically in the interim if the car hadn't been in storage.

Moving can be stressful, but careful packing and organization can help ensure that your most valuable possessions make it to your new home without any damage. A little bit of foresight can prevent big problems and make unpacking a lot easier when you see that expensive items or sentimental belongings have arrived safe and sound. Use the following tips for packing valuables when you're moving: Keep an Inventory Most people don't have the time or inclination to catalog every belonging before a move, but it is worth taking photos and making notes about items that are valuable.