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Get rid of anything you aren't bringing with
you. |
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Find out where to dispose of household chemicals
like old paint. |
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Make a list of everything you're bringing to
your new home. |
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Find out the replacement value of all
belongings, for insurance purposes. |
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Fill out a change of address form from
USPS. |
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Notify
friends, family and others of your new address |
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Fill out an
IRS change of address
form. |
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Get copies of your medical and dental records,
if necessary. |
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Get copies of veterinary records, if necessary. |
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If you're moving out of state, find out about
auto licensing and insurance. |
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If you're moving in-state, find out where and
how to change your address on your |
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driver's
license. |
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Notify your kids' schools and have their records
transferred to their new schools. |
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Return any cable equipment. |
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Make hotel and airline reservations if you need
them. |
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8 to 14 Days Before Your Move |
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Return library books or any other borrowed
items. |
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Collect all the items you may have loaned out. |
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Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric
and other utilities. |
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Make arrangements to connect utilities at your
new place. |
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Arrange to have major appliances prepped for the
move. |
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2 to 7 Days Before Your Move |
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Get rid of all flammables. |
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Figure out what you're bringing with you in the
car or plane. |
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Arrange for removal of "installed items" you're
bringing with you, |
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like a TV antenna or shelves. |
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Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries
you'll need the first |
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day in your new home. |
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Pack a special box with other essentials you'll
need for the first few days. |
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(Make sure to mark
this box "Do Not Move.") |
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The Day Before Moving Day |
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Take down curtains and curtain rods. |
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Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. |
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Make
sure it has at least 24 hours to air dry. |
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Clean and air your stove. |
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Plan your breakfast. Paper plates service is
fine. |
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Eating something on the road is better. |
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Pack your personal belongings except your alarm
clock. |
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Go to sleep early - you'll be glad of it
tomorrow. |
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Moving Day |
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Collect all keys to locking items. Put them in a
safe place. |
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Strip the beds but leave them intact. We will
dismantle them. |
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Make sure you're at home when the movers arrive,
so you can sign an inventory. |
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Walk around with the crew chief while he does
the inventory. |
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Make sure everything's been readied for the
move. |
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Keep your signed bill of lading and inventory in
an easily accessible place. |
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Make sure the driver has the correct delivery
address and phone number. |
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Confirm the expected delivery time with the
driver. |
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Before you leave, do a final walkthrough of
every room. Check all closets and cabinets. |
