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6-8 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE |
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• Get Estimate from mover |
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• Schedule mover |
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• Determine furniture layout for new home |
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• Arrange for school transfer |
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• Ask for doctor and dental referrals; arrange for transfer of medical and dental records |
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• Fill out change-of-address card with post office |
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• Clean out all closets and drawers |
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4-6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE |
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• Get packing supplies: boxes, packing paper, tape, markers |
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• Have garage sale/donate unwanted items |
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• Arrange for carpet and drapery cleaning |
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• Arrange for house cleaning |
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• Arrange for move of pets |
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• Arrange for move of plants |
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• Arrange for utilities (cancel old; start new): |
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– Gas |
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– Water/sewer |
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– Telephone/DSL |
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– Garbage/recycling |
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– Cable/satellite |
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• Arrange for transfer of homeowner’s/renter’s insurance |
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• Begin packing |
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• Make travel arrangements |
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2-3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE |
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• Set aside critical documents & items you will keep with you |
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• Change address: |
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– Family and friends |
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– Newspaper |
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– Magazines |
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– Bank Accounts |
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– Health, life and auto insurance policies |
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– Credit card bills |
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– Employer |
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1-5 DAYS BEFORE MOVE |
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• Get items from the cleaners, items at repair shop, items you have loaned to a neighbour |
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• Empty ice maker in case of power shutdown |
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• Clean refrigerator, stove and oven |
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• Gather hazardous materials and arrange to transport |
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• Pack a box of personal items that you will need immediately. |
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• Have this box loaded last, or carry it with you in your car |
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• Drain fuel from power equipment |
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• Close out safe deposit box |
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• Confirm travel arrangements |
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• Confirm arrival time of movers |
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• Have payment ready for movers |
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• Gather and clean outdoor furniture |
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• Return cable box, cable modem, DSL modem if necessary |
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• Organize keys |
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• Clean house |
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• Finish packing |
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• Organize and set aside those things that you are taking with you so that they are not loaded in the truck in error. |
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MOVING DAY |
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• Make sure walkways are clear of snow, ice, mud or other hazards |
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• Double-check that all cupboards, closets, dishwasher and other appliances are empty |
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• Give movers tour and instructions for what is being moved |
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• Record utility meter readings (Gas, electricity, water) |
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WITHIN 30 DAYS OF MOVE |
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• Change address: |
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– Driver’s license |
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– Auto registration |
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– Voter registration |
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• Re-establish safe deposit box |
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• Enjoy new home! |
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