1 Month (30 Days) Before Your Move |
Call a moving company early for an estimate. Remember, local
& long distance moves have peak periods, so book early for
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Call and inform your insurance agent.
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Notify Post Office of new address.
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Mail change-of-address cards.
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Obtain medical, dental records.
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Notify schools.
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List any questions about your move.
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| 2 Weeks Before Your Move |
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Arrange to disconnect utilities.
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Arrange to connect at new home.
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Collect dry cleaning and items sent out for repair.
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Return things borrowed; collect those loaned.
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Use a cart as a mobile packing table.
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Hold a garage sale to dispose of items.
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| 1 Week Before Your Move |
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Set items aside to pack in your car.
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Take down the curtains/rods, shelves.
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Arrange for sitter on moving day.
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Check with the phone company to see if you are entitled to a
credit.
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Make up "Do Not Move" cartons for articles to be taken in
you car
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| 1 Day Before Your Move |
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Empty refrigerator and freezer.
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Clean and air your range.
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Finish packing personal items.
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Get a good night's sleep.
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| Moving Day |
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Be sure that someone is there to answer the movers'
questions.
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Inspect all appliances to be sure that they have been
serviced.
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Sign/Save copies of bills of lading, verify delivery address
with mover, advise where you can be reached.
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Strip beds, but leave fitted bottom sheets on mattresses.
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Keep your vacuum ready.
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Make a final inspection of the house before leaving. Check
all rooms and closets. Turn off lights. Lock up tight.
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Provide the driver of the moving van with accurate
directions to your new home.
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Relax!
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