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Moving Tips
Moving Preparations
Without a plan, moving can be overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips to make the process go much smoother.
One month before
Fill out a change of address card and mail it to the Post Office (also remember to fill out change of address forms for all banks, credit cards, organizations, bills, magazines, etc.)for all moving-related information. Remember, many moving expenses are tax deductible, so you should save all receipts.
Determine the exact amount of the bill your employer will pay (if any).
Receive moving estimates and choose a mover.
Begin taking inventory of your possessions and decide what to move and what to give away or sell. Organize your items and decide where they will be placed in your new location.If you are moving long distance, make air, hotel, or rental car reservations.
Secure packing supplies and begin packing belongings that you don’t use daily.
2 weeks before
1. Contact the following companies to make arrangements:
Post Office, Credit Cards, Phone Gas/Electric Water ,Cable and nternet.
2. Plan to use up all remaining food items including those in refrigerator/freezer.1 week before
Call your mover to confirm the arrangements.
Identify the items that you will need and do not want packed away (typically clothes, toiletries, linens, paper goods, microwave, cleaning items, etc.) Put them aside or in a special box.
If you are doing the packing and not the mover, make sure the boxes are secure, appropriately labeled, and not too heavy.
Gather jewelry and other valuables and put them aside for your transporting later. Do not pack these valuables with your other goods.
If the mover is doing the packing on or before move day, begin making sure that the items to be packed are organized.
Make special arrangements for your pets.
Make arrangements to pay your mover in cash, money order, certified check,or billing if your employer is paying and billing has been approved by both the employer and mover.Day before
1. Defrost and dry refrigerators/freezers to be moved.
2. Make sure you have the following ready:
Your moving file and all the keys you need
Directions and/or a map for the movers to find your new location
Any essential items you may need while your goods are in transit
3. Disconnect washer/dryer (including gas hook-ups), electronics, etc and
remove bulbs from lamps.Move day
Be around throughout the entire move to answer any questions the movers may have.
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