Moving Checklist To Help Stay On Track

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Creating a moving checklist can help you stay organized and ensure you don't forget anything important during the moving process. Below is a moving checklist to help guide you through the process.

       Two Months Before Moving:

• Decide on a moving date.
• Research and book a moving company or rental truck.
• Start decluttering and donating items you don't need.
• Consider holding a garage sale or selling items online to lighten your load and earn some extra cash.
• Take photos of valuable items before packing/moving for insurance purposes
• Notify your landlord or real estate agent of your move-out date

       Six Weeks Before Moving:

• Begin gathering packing supplies such as boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and markers.
• Start packing non-essential items.
• Notify relevant parties of your change of address: post office, banks, subscriptions, etc.
• Arrange for the transfer of medical, school, and pet records and find new locations in your new neighborhood if applicable.

       Four Weeks Before Moving:

• Label all packed boxes with their contents and the room they belong in.
• Confirm moving arrangements with the moving company or rental truck.
• Schedule disconnection and reconnection of utilities at both current and new locations.
• Start packing items you use infrequently.

       Two Weeks Before Moving:

• Confirm travel arrangements if you happen to be moving long-distance.
• Pack a suitcase with essentials for the first few days at your new home.
• Defrost and clean your refrigerator and freezer.
• Confirm your new address with friends and family.

       One Week Before Moving:

• Finish packing all non-essential items.
• Confirm details with the moving company or rental truck.
• Pack valuables and important documents separately to keep with you during the move.
• Set aside items you'll need for the last few days, such as bedding, toiletries, and kitchen essentials.
• If applicable arrange for a pet sitter as well as a baby sitter on moving day
• Schedule a cleaning service for your old home after you move out

        Moving Day:

• Double-check each room and closet to ensure nothing is left behind.
• Supervise the movers or rental truck loading process.
• Ensure all utilities are turned off.
• Lock up the old house securely.

        After Moving:

• Unpack essentials first.
• Begin unpacking room by room, starting with the most important areas.
• Update your address with all necessary parties. Also your pet(s) identification tags with new address and contact information
• Explore your new neighborhood and locate essential services like grocery stores, pharmacies, and hospitals.
• Change the locks on your new home for added security, ring cameras, cameras etc.
• Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries if necessary
• Familiarize yourself with the location of the circuit breaker and main water shut off valve in your new home
• Inform friends, family and important contacts that you have moved

Remember, every move is unique, so feel free to customize this checklist to fit your specific needs and timeline. Additionally, staying organized and proactive will help reduce stress and make the moving process smoother.