Moving Tips
Plan a smoother New York City move.
Practical advice from Liffey Van Lines on local NYC logistics, long-distance planning, packing, quotes, and neighborhood moves.
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5 items your moving company won't move
Liffey Van Lines lists items movers cannot take: hazardous materials, perishable foods, explosives and flammables, valuables, and specialty items that need extra handling.
Read articleNYC Moving Permits and Parking Rules Explained
Liffey Van Lines explains NYC DOT moving-truck permits, posted signage, borough parking, COI timing, and published fine ranges for illegal standing.
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Surviving the Chaos: Tips for a Smooth Move in NYC
Practical NYC moving tips covering planning, packing, hiring movers, building access, parking, and settling into a new neighborhood.
Read articleMastering the Move: Top Tips for Navigating NYC's Chaotic Moving Scene
Liffey Van Lines NYC moving guide: plan neighborhoods and permits, choose a licensed mover, pack well, time traffic, stay organized, budget, declutter, and settle in.
Read articleA Moving Day Plan To Save Your Day
A New York moving-day plan from Liffey Van Lines: referrals, guaranteed pricing, boxes, building COIs, emptying drawers, weather, and confirming ETA.
Read articleNYC Moving Permits 2025: Building Logistics Guide
Liffey’s 2025 NYC building-logistics guide: COIs, elevator reservations, DOT parking rules, borough access, fees, and a step-by-step timeline. Keep the historical URL; verify current building and DOT rules.
Read articleNYC Moving Costs 2025: Complete Brooklyn Pricing Guide
Liffey Van Lines 2025 Brooklyn moving-cost guide covering apartment size ranges, walk-ups, COIs, seasonal timing, estimate line items, and hidden fees. Figures are from the 2025 article.
Read articleNavigating NYC Apartment Moves: A Complete Building Logistics Guide
Original Liffey Van Lines 2026 building-logistics guide: COIs, freight elevators, DOT parking, seasonal timing, published cost ranges, and a planning timeline for NYC apartment moves.
Read articleNYC Elevator Reservation Rules for Apartment Moves
Original Liffey Van Lines 2025 elevator-reservation guide: book 2 weeks ahead, COIs, weekday freight slots, DOT parking, and published coordination cost examples.
Read articlePlanning a winter move in NYC | Best tips for seasonal moves
Liffey Van Lines winter moving tips for NYC: lower rents, more mover capacity, weather delays, packing warm essentials, coordinating holidays, and using storage.
Read articleMoving at night in NYC: 4 simple steps
Liffey Van Lines notes on NYC night moves: typical hours after 9pm, a moving-night suitcase, NYC Noise Code 10pm–7am, flashlights, and preparing keys and supplies before stores close.
Read article6 Safety Tips When Moving Heavy Items
Liffey Van Lines safety tips for moving heavy items: do not lift more than you can carry, keep a clear route, keep kids and pets away, plan the lift, grip from the waist, and wear proper clothing.
Read articleSwitching utilities when moving: The easy guide
Liffey Van Lines NYC utility checklist: electricity, gas, water through DEP, trash, phone, and internet — set up a few days before move-in.
Read articleAn Easy-To-Use Guide for Finding the Best Movers in the Bronx
Liffey Van Lines guide to choosing Bronx movers: reviews, referrals, experience, extra services, and what to know about housing, transit, and budgeting in the borough.
Read articleNYC Moving Permits and Parking Rules Explained
Liffey Van Lines explains NYC DOT moving-truck permits, posted signage, borough parking, COI timing, and published fine ranges for illegal standing.
Read articleOffseason moving NYC | How you can save money
Liffey Van Lines on peak vs offseason NYC moving: weather from September to March, lease cost cycles, availability, and mid-month booking.
Read articleMoving during the holidays | 5 simple tips
Liffey Van Lines holiday-move tips for NYC: make a plan, start packing early, hire reliable movers, keep paperwork, and check the weather.
Read articleMoving FAQs | 12 Questions To Ask Before Moving
Answers to common moving FAQs: the best time to move, binding estimates, inventory, dressers, valuation, valuables, packing materials, furniture placement, and payment.
Read articlePacking and moving day
5 items your moving company won't move
Liffey Van Lines lists items movers cannot take: hazardous materials, perishable foods, explosives and flammables, valuables, and specialty items that need extra handling.
Read article6 Typically Lost Items When Moving.
Liffey Van Lines lists six items people commonly lose on moving day: documents, medication, seasonal goods, valuables, chargers, and clothing — and what to do if something goes missing.
Read articleWhat to Pack First for a Great Move
Liffey Van Lines packing order: documents first, then clothes and bedding, kitchen, garage (watch hazardous items), living room electronics, bathroom essentials, and miscellaneous.
Read article10 Solid Moving Supplies to make life easier
Liffey Van Lines supply list: bubble wrap, an assortment of boxes, tapeless boxes, wardrobe boxes, packing paper, labels, mattress bags, moving tape, and tape dispensers.
Read articleMoving boxes | The new guide you never thought you would need
A Liffey Van Lines guide to small, medium, large, dish pack, picture, and wardrobe moving boxes, plus why the right carton matters when you pack yourself.
Read article4 great tips for packing your bedroom when moving
Liffey Van Lines bedroom packing tips: declutter the wardrobe, gather supplies, pack last-needed items last, and label high-value and fragile goods.
Read article4 Common Moving Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Four common moving mistakes Liffey Van Lines sees in New York: no childcare on moving day, lost essentials, DIY packing damage, and moving items you do not need.
Read articleDecluttering | The best ways to reduce the stress of moving
Liffey Van Lines decluttering notes: yes/no piles, visualising the new space, making time, and the four-box method — rubbish, relocate, keep, donate.
Read article8 Appliances Every New Home Must-Have for a Carefree Move
Liffey Van Lines list of appliances and household basics for a new home: cooking utensils, microwave, lamp, locker, mirror, toiletry bag, fan, and speakers.
Read article9 Handy Items Every New Home Must Have
Liffey Van Lines first-night checklist: light bulbs, batteries, welcome mat, coat rack, cleaning products, toolbox, bottled water, cables, and a microwave.
Read article6 Easy Meals for Moving Days
Liffey Van Lines moving-day meal ideas: snacks, chili, soup, sandwiches, stir fry, pasta, salads, and fruit, plus notes for long-distance trips.
Read articleHealthy Snack Ideas to Take on a Cross Country Move
Original Liffey Van Lines snack list for a cross-country drive: dried fruit, trail mix, granola bars, crunchy snacks, protein bars, roasted chickpeas, and fruit cups.
Read articleHow to Pack and Load for an easy International Move
Practical packing and loading advice for an international move, including sorting, boxes, labeling, personal items, and container loading.
Read articleBest ways to pack up your backyard when moving cross-country
Original Liffey-published backyard packing notes: clean and wrap patio furniture, disassemble when needed, and prep grills by removing fuel, cleaning, and covering.
Read articlePacking your garage: 3 ways to make the best of it
Liffey Van Lines garage packing notes: declutter unused tools and toys, sell or donate, then label boxes by where items should unpack.
Read articleBathroom packing | The 4 best ways to move your stuff
Liffey Van Lines bathroom packing: declutter bottles and cosmetics, gather packing materials, pack last with liquids separate, and label for the crew.
Read articleLiving room packing | The 3 best tips for moving home
Liffey Van Lines living-room packing: declutter, pack electronics with spare parts, disassemble furniture, and wrap artwork and figurines.
Read articleKitchen Packing: 4 steps to help you keep your things safe
Liffey Van Lines kitchen packing: declutter, wrap fragile goods, set aside first-night cooking items, and pack food with leak protection.
Read article5 great ways to Pack high-value items
Liffey Van Lines on packing high-value items: right-sized sturdy boxes, plenty of wrap, secure tape, weather protection, and a stepwise packing process.
Read article4 Commonly Broken Items and How to Protect Them
Liffey Van Lines on protecting artwork, glassware, mirrors and frames, and plates with dish packs, paper, and correct packing orientation.
Read article5 Easy Bonus Packing Tips
Liffey Van Lines packing tips: sturdy boxes, experienced NYC movers, an ideal move day, pack before the crew arrives, and move sentimental items yourself.
Read article5 Easy Steps for your Moving in Checklist
Liffey Van Lines moving-in checklist: inspect the new premises, clean before unpacking, set up furniture, check amenities, and confirm everything arrived.
Read article8 ways to Avoid Delays When Moving
Liffey Van Lines delay-avoidance notes for interstate and international moves: a plan, professional movers, bills, inventory, accurate details, and documents.
Read article5 Tips for Transporting Your Pets
Liffey Van Lines pet-move notes: state and building rules, vet records, crates, ID tags, and a slow adjustment at the new home. Liffey does not specialize in pet transport.
Read article5 Ways To Keep Your Kids Happy During A Family Move
Liffey Van Lines family-move notes: tell kids early, let them choose, preview the neighborhood, fire their imaginations, and keep routines.
Read article5 of the best ways to declutter your home for the holidays
Liffey Van Lines holiday decluttering: garage sales, charity drives, donations, basement and kitchen storage, and decluttering in small daily increments.
Read article5 great ways to reduce your impact on the environment when moving
Liffey Van Lines greener-move notes: pack boxes fully, use biodegradable or reusable packing, recycle, donate, hire professionals, and switch utilities off.
Read articleNeighborhoods and housing
Moving to New York | The 3 best up-and-coming neighborhoods
Neighborhood notes for people moving to New York, covering Greenpoint, Jackson Heights, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
Read articleTop 5 Best Neighborhoods in the New York
Liffey Moving’s original five-neighborhood snapshot: Jackson Heights, Upper West Side, Greenpoint, Mott Haven, and Great Kills, with the rents published in the historical article.
Read articleDiscover the Top Neighborhoods to Relocate to in New York City
Liffey Van Lines neighborhood guide covering families, young professionals, nightlife, affordability, food, outdoor space, and walkability across New York City.
Read article7 Cheap Places to Live in NYC
Liffey Van Lines originally listed Inwood, Sheepshead Bay, Flatlands, Jamaica Hills, Lindenwood, Rockaway Beach, and Highbridge as more affordable NYC areas, with the sale prices published at the time.
Read articleThe 10 Best Website Apps for Finding a Home in NYC
Liffey Van Lines originally listed ten NYC housing apps, including Zillow, StreetEasy, Zumper, Renthop, Hotpads, PadMapper, Roomi, Naked Apartments, MyNewPlace, and Redfin.
Read articleMoving to New York State? Liffey Moving highlights a slower pace of life
Reasons people move from New York City to towns across New York State, plus practical notes on local movers, storage, and planning the relocation.
Read articleHiring movers and quotes
Hiring a Moving Company? | 6 Pointers To Save You Hassle
Six Liffey Van Lines pointers for hiring a New York City mover: referrals, reviews, track record, license and insurance, transparent prices, and communication.
Read articleUnderstanding Your Moving Quote — the simple 3-step method for an easier quote
Learn the difference between binding and non-binding moving estimates, common quote line items, and practical ways to keep a New York moving quote under control.
Read article8 Ways To Save Money When You Hire a Moving Company
Liffey Van Lines cost factors when you hire movers: hourly vs fixed price, stairs, distance, weight, inventory, insurance, packing materials, and time of year.
Read articleTipping movers|Our simple tips for the best tip!
Original Liffey Van Lines tipping notes: discretionary 5–20% for a local residential move, an example split on a $4,000 job, and when not to tip.
Read articleMoving Insurance: a 2-step process
Liffey Van Lines overview of moving insurance: basic carrier coverage, declared value protection, and full-coverage options, plus why coverage matters on NYC and long-distance moves.
Read articleThe Ultimate Guide To Moving Companies
Liffey Van Lines glossary of moving-company terms, from accessorial services and bills of lading to valuation, van lines, and storage in transit.
Read articleThe Ultimate Guide to the Best Moving Company in Queens, New York
How to choose a reputable moving company in Queens, NY, including what to compare, which services to expect, and how Liffey handles local Queens moves.
Read article7 ways Full-Service Movers help you move
See how full-service movers help with packing, furniture, transport, unpacking, packing-material removal, and storage for NYC and long-distance moves.
Read articleThe best long-distance Interstate moving company
Liffey Van Lines checklist for choosing an interstate mover: full-service vs self-service, state and USDOT licensing, professionalism, reputation, and whether they fit your inventory.
Read articleChoosing the right NYC moving company for you
Liffey Van Lines checklist for choosing NYC movers: referrals, in-person or virtual inventory, a copy of the contract, and matching the company to your move type.
Read articleMovers in New York | 3 tips to get the best possible service
Liffey Van Lines on choosing movers in New York: speak to someone and trust your gut, match budget without one-size pricing, and book as early as you can.
Read articleLong-distance moves
7 Easy Steps for a Cross-Country Move?
Plan a cross-country move from New York with seven practical steps covering packing, travel, state-line rules, pets, and working with long-distance movers.
Read articleMoving New York to Florida- The 7 best ways to prepare
Seven Liffey Van Lines steps for a New York to Florida move: talk with family, schedule, declutter, pack, hire long-distance movers, plan travel, and prepare for climate.
Read articleMoving From New York to LA with 4 easy steps
Four Liffey Van Lines steps for a New York to Los Angeles move: prepare and notify, pack with a licensed mover, choose flight versus drive, and settle slowly.
Read articleMoving From New York City to Austin-5 things you must know
Liffey Van Lines snapshot for a New York City to Austin move: housing cost, Capital Metro and Metrorail, healthcare, weather, neighborhoods, and lifestyle.
Read articleTop Places to Move in 2021
Original 2021 Liffey Van Lines snapshot of places people were considering that year: Raleigh, Austin, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, and Columbus.
Read articleStorage and specialty
Storage Unit Costs in NYC? Still Good?
Original Liffey Van Lines snapshot of NYC storage pricing factors: neighborhood, locker vs unit, access, size, and security. Historical dollar figures kept as published.
Read articleMoving a home gym? 3 ways to pack
Liffey Van Lines tips for moving a home gym: hire the right company, clean and label equipment, move small items by hand, and handle treadmills and benches with mats and insurance in mind.
Read articleSimple steps to Moving a Science Lab
Original Liffey-published lab-move notes: reference materials, cumbersome equipment, glass, chemicals and MSDS, and specimens — hire specialists when needed.
Read articleSelling used furniture in NYC an easy to use guide
Liffey Van Lines guide to selling used furniture in NYC before a move: online marketplaces, garage sales, what to sell, donations, thrift stores, and why decluttering saves moving costs.
Read articleOffice moves
Office Moving Tips 101- The perfect guide to get moving
Liffey Van Lines office moving tips: plan outside office hours, notify staff, protect data, hire experienced commercial movers, label, spare cables, and utilities.
Read articleOffice moves | 5 ways to get your employees excited
Liffey Van Lines notes for office moves: talk to staff, do not rush, get people excited, collect needs with a short survey, and hire professional office movers.
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