PREP In Advance
- Allocate a budget for your move
- Organize, declutter & clean
- Schedule movers / rental truck
- Make inventory of household items
- Transfer medical records & refill prescriptions
- Get school records & register at new schools
- Arrange time off work / childcare for moving day
- Make a plan for moving vehicles, pets & plants
- Dispose of hazardous & flammable items
- Measure furniture for placement at new home
- Defrost freezer, clean refrigerator & oven
Pack An Overnight Bag
- Pajamas & clean clothes
- Toiletries
- Any medications needed
- Towels
- Toilet paper
- Pet food & supplies
- Cell phone charger
- Important documents
- Cash & valuables
Notify of Upcoming Move
Essentials:
- Post office
- Employer
Utility & Home Services:
- Gas
- Electric
- Water
- Telephone, internet & cable
- Garbage removal
- Lawn service
Finances:
- Banks & credit unions
- Loan companies
Insurance:
- Homeowner / renters insurance
- Health & dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Car insurance
Service Providers:
- Doctors
- Dentists
- Veterinarians
- Attorneys
- Accountants
Subscriptions & memberships
Label an "OPEN FIRST" Box
- Pajamas & clean clothes
- Toiletries
- Any medications needed
- Towels
- Toilet paper
- Pet food & supplies
- Cell phone charger
- Important documents
- Cash & valuables
Moving Day
- Plan to be home when movers arrive
- Protect floors & carpets
- Contain pets in a safe place during move
- Make sure all boxes are labeled accurately
- Do a final cleaning & dispose of trash
- Take a final walk-through of your home
- Leave owner manuals & household receipts
- Leave labeled keys & garage door openers
- Lock doors, windows & turn off all switches