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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 |
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Fill out an |
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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 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, like a TV antenna or shelves |
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Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries you’ll need the first day in your new home |
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Pack a special box with other essentials you’ll need for the first few days. (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. 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. 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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The Day of Move |
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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 |