--- title: 10 Helpful Moving Tips from the Experts description: Are you considering a move but not sure where to begin? From de-cluttering to 'right-sizing' your belongings, here are 10 tips from the experts at Let’s Move. image: https://townhomes.eya.com/hubfs/Packing.jpg --- [BACK TO EYA.COM     ![EYA](https://townhomes.eya.com/hubfs/assets/legacy/top-logo-eya.png)](https://www.eya.com) [![CCL-logo-white.png](https://townhomes.eya.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CCL/CCL-logo-white.png?width=440&name=CCL-logo-white.png "CCL-logo-white.png")](https://townhomes.eya.com/chevy-chase-lake/) [![ccl-logo-retina-white.png](https://townhomes.eya.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CCL/ccl-logo-retina-white.png?width=355&name=ccl-logo-retina-white.png "ccl-logo-retina-white.png")](https://townhomes.eya.com/chevy-chase-lake/) # NEWS   Dec 23 2016 [![Share on Facebook](https://townhomes.eya.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CCL/ccl_fonts/ccl-fb.png?width=24&name=ccl-fb.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftownhomes.eya.com%2Fchevy-chase-lake-news%2F10-helpful-moving-tips-from-the-experts%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://townhomes.eya.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CCL/ccl_fonts/ccl-ln.png?width=24&name=ccl-ln.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftownhomes.eya.com%2Fchevy-chase-lake-news%2F10-helpful-moving-tips-from-the-experts%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://townhomes.eya.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CCL/ccl_fonts/ccl-tw.png?width=24&name=ccl-tw.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Ftownhomes.eya.com%2Fchevy-chase-lake-news%2F10-helpful-moving-tips-from-the-experts%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftownhomes.eya.com%2Fchevy-chase-lake-news%2F10-helpful-moving-tips-from-the-experts%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=10%20Helpful%20Moving%20Tips%20from%20the%20Experts) [![Share on Email](https://townhomes.eya.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CCL/ccl_fonts/ccl-em.png?width=24&name=ccl-em.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Ftownhomes.eya.com%2Fchevy-chase-lake-news%2F10-helpful-moving-tips-from-the-experts%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Ftownhomes.eya.com%2Fchevy-chase-lake-news%2F10-helpful-moving-tips-from-the-experts%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) # 10 Helpful Moving Tips from the Experts by EYA Homes ![](https://townhomes.eya.com/hubfs/Packing.jpg) Are you considering a move in 2017, but not sure where to begin? From de-cluttering your home to "right-sizing" your belongings to fit your new space, here are 10 tips from the experts at Let’s Move LLC for making this your easiest move yet. 1. **Start early, end happy:** De-cluttering a home doesn't have to be overwhelming. Start with realistic goals (such as a closet) and work in small increments of time. You'll have made lots of progress before you know it! 2. **Create a space plan**: A space plan is a road map for your move and will help you make decisions on which items will fit in your new home. 3. **Don't keep "what if" items:** How often have you said, "What if I want to use that one day?" Only keep items you love, use or need. 4. **You are not an ezStorage for your children**: Schedule a pick-up date with your children to take the items you have been storing for them. 5. **Be generous**: Donate as many items as possible. It will make you feel good and may have positive tax benefits. 6. **Use the fine china**: If you’ve been saving the “good stuff” for special occasions, now is the time to enjoy it! 7. **Consolidate collections**: If you have a collection, take a favorite item as a show piece and share the others with family and friends. 8. **Use what you have**: Use the items in your pantry before buying any more or donate any unused pantry items to local food banks. 9. **Start shredding the paperwork**: Now is the time to shred unnecessary paperwork. The folks at Let’s Move can provide a list of documents that are recommended to keep. 10. **Ask for help!**: Moving can be stressful. Let the professionals reduce your stress and help you through the process. 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