According to the Employee Relocation Council, moving is the third most stressful event in life, following death and divorce. Packing and unpacking an entire life’s worth of possessions can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you are moving for the first time and don’t know what to expect. We have all heard the horror stories about incompetent movers, stolen and broken items and other nail-biting disasters that could convince anyone to forego moving. Despite these terrifying tales, nearly one-sixth of all Americans, an estimated 43 million people, move each year. Here are a few helpful tips and trick to ensure that your move will be smooth and painless.