MOVING GUIDE COUNTDOWN CALENDAR
ONE MONTH BEFORE YOUR MOVE
* Clean out storage spaces & discard unwanted items
* Make inventory of items to be moved
* Use up refrigerated/frozen items
* Notify post office, subscriptions, and correspondents of address change. This includes: Charge Accounts/Credit Cards, Friends/Relatives, Medical Offices
* Verify with veterinarian any travel accommodations for pets
* Register children for school and transfer school records
* Purchase packing materials
* Begin packing household items that you do not use on a regular basis
TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
* Contact utility companies to schedule disconnect and reconnect of these services: Electricity, Gas, Telephone, Water/Sewer, Cable
* Contact Newspaper carrier
* Call to confirm moving date with your moving company
ONE WEEK BEFORE YOUR MOVE
* Drain fluids from lawn equipment
* Prepare a box with essential items necessary for your first day in your new house, including: Bedroom Linens, Toiletries, Medications, Telephone Book
* Purchase any additional packing materials necessary
* Continue packing – Pack all items not used on a daily basis
THE DAY BEFORE
* Pack valuables (we recommend you take your valuables in your own vehicle)
* Be sure fragile items are appropriately packed and labeled
* Be sure all loose items are packed and secure
* Confirm all utility connections
* Clean the house to the best of your ability
FOLLOWING THE MOVE
* Test all smoke detectors and find fire extinguishers
* Make a new list of emergency contacts
* Register new address with the department of transportation, obtain an update for license and registration
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