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8 Weeks Before the Move
- Contact a professional mover or truck rental and get
estimates: make early reservations.
- Decide what furniture stays and what furniture goes.
- Use up things that cannot be moved (frozen food &
flammable household aerosol cleaning supplies).
6 Weeks Before the Move
- Inventory your possessions and determine what will be
sold or donated.
- Get copies of records from doctors, dentists, lawyers,
accountants, etc.
- Transfer children's school records.
4 Weeks Before the Move
- Hold a garage sale then arrange for storage, if you need
it.
3 Weeks Before the Move
- Assemble package materials: dolly, scissors, packing
tape, bubble wrap, newspaper, rope, boxes, etc.
- Begin packing items you won't need.
- Arrange cancellation of utilities at old home and have
them installed at the new home.
- Make travel and hotel reservations.
- Get car license, registration, and insurance in
order.
2 Weeks Before the Move
- Transfer bank account and cancel direct deposit or
automatic payments on account you are closing.
- Make special arrangements for pets. Consult your
veterinarian for tips on making the move easier.
- Get your car checked and serviced for the trip.
1 Week Before the Move
- Transfer all medical prescriptions to the pharmacy in
your new location.
- Return library books and videos, send out dry-cleaning
and pick up after the move.
- Finish major packing, labeling boxes by contents and room
destinations.
2 or 3 Days Before the Move
- Defrost refrigerator.
- Have cash on hand.
- Pack a weekend bag in case of delay.
- Pack a 'first day handy items' box: scissors, utility
knife, coffee cups, tea kettle, paper plates, paper towels, instant coffee,
tea, soft drinks, water, soap, pencils, paper, local phone book, bath towel
& toiletries kit.
Moving Day
- Pick up rental truck early.
- Inspect basement, attic, and garage.
- Turn off water, lock all doors and windows.
- List every item loaded onto the truck to use for a
checklist as they come off.
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