Moving from one home to another can be a very hectic time in your life. There is a lot of things that need to be taken care of and it can get hard to think of everything. One of the most important things that you can do when you move is to make sure that your valuable belongings are safe and protected. You do not want to arrive at your new home to find that your valuable china is smashed or that your expensive couch is ripped.

There are some precautions and tips that you should be aware of when moving that will help protect your belongings.

1. The first thing to do is take an inventory of all your items. It may even be worth it to take photographs of them. You will then have proof of all of the items that you have packed up. When you arrive at your new home, you can be sure that everything made it safely.
2. Don't pack your most valuable items. If you have items such as jewelry, important financial documents or other family heirlooms, you may want to consider keeping those items close to you. Put them in the cab of the moving truck or in your car where you know exactly where they are at all times. This is a way that you can be sure that they will not be lost or misplaced in the move.
3. Many moving companies will offer full value protection insurance coverage. This will make a moving company liable for any lost or damaged items. You may want to purchase this insurance and fill out a high-value inventory form. The high-value inventory form is a document that will state all of your valuable items so that the moving company knows what is valuable. This form together with full value protection insurance is the perfect way to protect your valuables.
4. One of the simplest but often neglected things to do is to label the boxes. By labeling a box with "fragile" or "handle with care" you will be able to show the movers what you consider to be valuable. This will help ensure that your items are not thrown around or stacked in an area where they might fall and break.

These tips and precautions will help make your move go a lot more smoothly. You can rest a little easier knowing that you took the precautions to take care of your valuables.