The week before your moving day is likely going to be a very stressful week. Organize your priorities and create a checklist to make your move as smooth as possible:
- If you are doing the packing yourself (as opposed to a moving company) label boxes according to which room they will go to in your new home. Also, mark boxes such as "fragile," "load last," or "do not load."
- If you have hired a moving company, call and confirm the dates of your move. Make sure you have notified them of any extraordinary items, such as heavy appliances or a piano.
- Ensure you have money to cover the cost of your move, including cash tips for the movers.
- Back up your computer files and gather all of your software start-up discs. Be sure that your computer and electronic equipment is not exposed to extreme temperatures or moisture during your move.
- Properly dispose of hazardous waste such as paint, oil, and pesticides.
- Make sure your utility companies have been notified of your move, as well as your doctors, pharmacists, banks, schools, friends and family.
- Make sure your subsciptions (newspapers, magazines) have been notified of your move.
- Return any items you have borrowed from friends and neighbors.
- If you have children, prepare them for moving day by engaging them in the process. If possible, let them have a going-away party with their friends.
- Try to either eat or give away food in your fridge and freezer.
- Pack valuables that may not be covered by moving insurance such as jewlery and heirlooms separately. You will want to carry these items with you on moving day.
- Thoroughly clean areas that have been cleared.
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