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