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Guide To Smooth Out Your Move!


Help smooth out your relocation process by following this handy guide

ONE MONTH

PRIOR TO MOVE

  • ❑ Make an inventory of everything to be moved

  • ❑ Donate any unwanted clothing or furniture

  • ❑ Book the moving elevator and confirm parking

arrangement for truck

  • ❑ Contact insurance company to transfer policies

(life, homeowners)

  • ❑ Review Tax deductions on moving expenses

  • ❑ Request change of address kit from post-office

  • ❑ Prepare a list of friends, business firms and

personal accounts who should be notified of your upcoming move

Arrange cut-off/activation dates for utility companies:

❑ Telephone ❑ Cable ❑ Gas/Electricity/Water ❑ Garbage

2 WEEKS PRIOR TO MOVE

  • ❑ Drain equipment: water hoses, propane tank, gas/ oil lawnmowers

  • ❑ Schedule to have utilities turn on at your new home

  • ❑ Make a plan to transport house plants

  • ❑ Confirm travel arrangements for pets and family

DAY OF MOVE

❑ Designate boxes and items as “last load” items ❑ All loose items are packed in boxes ❑ All electronics are unplugged from a power

source. Plasma TV’s should be unplugged the day before so they are at room temperature on move day.

❑ All pictures are removed from the walls ❑ All boxes are labeled with their destination room

in your new home on the top and sides of each box ❑ All heavy and breakable items are removed from

dressers and desks ❑ All contents are removed from appliances ❑ All items are removed from the top of furniture ❑ All linens are removed from beds ❑ All rooms, closets, cabinets have been checked ❑ Disassemble bedroom sets to save time

Prepare an essentials box:

❑ Toilet Paper (unopened) ❑ Snacks/Instant Coffee ❑ Scissors/Pocket Knife ❑ Garbage Bags

❑ Change of Clothes ❑ Dish Soap and Towel ❑ Pet Food and Dish ❑ Flashlight ❑ Portable Tool Kit ❑ Towels ❑ All-Purpose Cleaner (unopened) ❑ Mug/Plate/Cutlery ❑ Shower Curtain ❑ Important Records/Documents

Before you leave the house:

  • ❑ Water shut off

  • ❑ A/C shut off

  • ❑ Lights turned off

  • ❑ Windows shut and locked

  • ❑ Surrender house keys

  • ❑ Check for items left behind

  • ❑ Purchase any moving supplies - visit youmoveme. com to access our full catalogue of supplies with free delivery!

  • ❑ Make an appointment with a service technician to prepare major appliances for shipment (i.e. plumber, electrician)

  • ❑ Have rugs and draperies cleaned and leave wrapped when returned

  • ❑ Obtain written appraisal of antique items to verify value

Make a plan to dispose of flammables that can’t be transported:

  • ❑ Aerosol Cans

  • ❑ Cleaning Fluid

  • ❑ Ammunition

  • ❑ Fireworks

  • ❑ Household Liquids

  • ❑ Oil Cans/Paint/Thinner

  • ❑ Propane Tanks

1 WEEK PRIOR TO MOVE

  • ❑ Check furniture for dents and scratches

  • ❑ Label items you need to access easily

  • ❑ Clean out the refrigerator/plan to defrost and dry

day before move

  • ❑ Drain equipment: water hoses, propane tank, gas/ oil lawnmowers

  • ❑ Schedule to have utilities turn on at your new home

  • ❑ Make a plan to transport house plants

  • ❑ Confirm travel arrangements for pets and family

DAY OF MOVE

❑ Designate boxes and items as “last load” items ❑ All loose items are packed in boxes ❑ All electronics are unplugged from a power

source. Plasma TV’s should be unplugged the day before so they are at room temperature on move day.

❑ All pictures are removed from the walls ❑ All boxes are labeled with their destination room

in your new home on the top and sides of each box ❑ All heavy and breakable items are removed from

dressers and desks ❑ All contents are removed from appliances ❑ All items are removed from the top of furniture ❑ All linens are removed from beds ❑ All rooms, closets, cabinets have been checked ❑ Disassemble bedroom sets to save time

Prepare an essentials box:

❑ Toilet Paper (unopened) ❑ Snacks/Instant Coffee ❑ Scissors/Pocket Knife ❑ Garbage Bags

❑ Change of Clothes ❑ Dish Soap and Towel ❑ Pet Food and Dish ❑ Flashlight ❑ Portable Tool Kit ❑ Towels ❑ All-Purpose Cleaner (unopened) ❑ Mug/Plate/Cutlery ❑ Shower Curtain ❑ Important Records/Documents

Before you leave the house:

  • ❑ Water shut off

  • ❑ A/C shut off

  • ❑ Lights turned off

  • ❑ Windows shut and locked

  • ❑ Surrender house keys

  • ❑ Check for items left behind

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