Moving Tips

Making the move from one location to another can be a demanding job. To make it easier on you, we've provided a few helpful moving tips below.

30 to 15 Days Before Moving

• Make a list of every item you need to move
• Estimate the number of packing cartons you will need and buy them
• Call moving companies and compare prices
• Consider arranging for insurance for your movables
• Ask healthcare providers (including your veterinarian) for professional referrals and records
• Get change of address moving kit from the post office
• Have your children's transcripts forwarded
• Arrange to have bills forwarded
• Request that your credit bureau file be transferred
• Ask your employer to forward W-2 and tax documents
• For tax purposes, make records of all moving expenses, including items donated to charity
• Arrange for disconnection of utilities at your old home and reconnection at your new location
• If your car or other possessions are not fully paid for, notify your lending facility 

14 Days Before Moving

• Pack one room at a time
• Check with moving company to see if large appliances need to be prepared
• If car is to be towed, arrange for tow bar with moving or truck rental company
• Arrange transfer of important documents and jewelry

7 Days Before Moving

• Arrange cancellation of newspaper and other deliveries
• Arrange for cash, traveler's checks or official checks
• Dispose of flammable items at appropriate area hazardous waste facilities
• Separate out items to be moved in your car, including dental, medical, veterinary, insurance and school records
• Arrange to have phone and utilities disconnected
• Transfer insurance
• Make hotel reservations if necessary

1 Day Before Moving

• Pack a suitcase you can live out of for three days in your new home & include a first aid kit
• Empty and defrost refrigerator and freezer and let them air dry for a day; deodorize large appliances with baking soda and coffee
• Leave your old home keys with the appropriate person
• Leave garage door openers and home and appliance instruction manuals in the house
• Pack your phone book in an easily accessible location for quick reference

Moving Day

• Give driver directions to your new address
• After van is packed and weighed, determine final moving bill; make sure you have payment ready before the van is unloaded at your new address
• Confirm arrival date and time
• Sign and save copies of bill of lading
• Check every room, closet and attic a final time; check locks on doors and windows
• Pack vacuum last so you can reach it easily to clean your new home upon arrival
• Supervise placement of your furniture and boxes
• Upon arrival, make notes of missing or damaged items
• Check electrical wiring, fuses and water turn-off valve
• Start newspaper and other home deliveries
• Have your will reviewed if you have moved out of the state in which it was drawn

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