moving tips & techniques

Smart Moving Tips & Useful Techniques

Resourceful tips to make your move simple and efficient

moving tips, moving techniques

Moving Tips & Techniques


Get a few great tips and learn some basic moving techniques to help your have a smooth and successful move. There is a lot involved with planning and preparing for a long distance move. Here you’ll find out how you can simplify your move with some smart moving tips. Learn how you can adjust and cut your moving expenses, how to reduce your items and move less stuff, and how to take inventory during the packing process, in preparation for moving day, and once your items arrive at your new home.

We also provide some great tips on how to sort, organize and pack your belongings for your upcoming move, how to lift and carry boxes, and heavy objects correctly, to avoid potential injury. Some long distance moves are tax deductible, find out if your move qualifies.

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Storage Locations

Los Angeles
5698 Bandini Blvd B.
Bell, CA 90201
P: 888-680-7200 Ext. 102
CA - NY Express Cross Country Movers Los Angeles
Movers from LA to NYC
San Francisco
745 85th Ave
Suite L. Oakland, CA 94621
P: 888-680-7200 Ext. 135
CA - NY Express Cross Country Movers San Francisco
Movers from SF to NYC
New York
210 Meadowlands Pkwy d,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
P: 888-680-7200 Ext. 131
CA - NY Express Cross Country Movers New York
Movers from NYC to SF & LA

Business Hours(PST)

Monday: 8am - 4pm
Tuesday: 8am - 4pm
Wednesday: 8am - 4pm
Thursday: 8am - 4pm
Friday: 8am - 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Oct 08, 2025

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