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Expert Moving Tips

Welcome to AY Moving Team LLC! Planning a move can be overwhelming, but we're here to help. Our expert moving tips will guide you through the process, making your move a breeze. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, our tips are designed to make your move as smooth as possible.

Create Your Moving Checklist

  • Research movers, create a budget, notify landlord (if renting).

  • Start gathering packing supplies, begin decluttering.

  • Confirm moving date, change address with USPS, notify utilities.

  • Begin packing non-essentials, arrange time off work.

  • Pack essentials, clean your home, confirm with movers.

  • Final walkthrough, pack last-minute items, supervise the move.

Declutter and Donate

  • Sort by category: Clothes, books, kitchenware, etc.

  • Use the 1-year rule: If you haven’t used it in a year, consider letting it go.

  • Donate to local charities, shelters, or thrift stores.

  • Sell valuable items online (e.g., Facebook Marketplace, eBay).

Quality Packing Supplies

  • Sturdy boxes in various sizes

  • Packing tape and a tape gun

  • Bubble wrap, packing paper, or foam peanuts

  • Labels and markers

  • Furniture blankets and stretch wrap

Pack Like a Pro

  • Room-by-room: Pack one room at a time and label clearly.

  • Heaviest items on the bottom, lighter on top.

  • Wrap fragile items individually and mark boxes as “FRAGILE.”

  • Use towels and linens to cushion breakables.

  • Essentials box: Pack a box with toiletries, clothes, chargers, and snacks for the first night.

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