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Six Weeks before Your Move

Moving is considered one of the most stressful times in ones life.
So it is important to have a plan. So now would be a good time to make your plan.
Here is a path you might want to follow to take some of the stress out. next

One month before your move

Notify your magazine subscriptions the Post Office with you new address.
Get in touch with your local utilities to let them know of your pending move and arrange to have your service disconnected.
Finish any work on your hone that needs to be done pursuant to your contract
If you are packing yourself now is a great time to pack the seldom-used articles.
As you pack put heavy items such as books in smaller cartons so they can easily be handled.
Do not over fill the cartons but do fill the cartons up so the items do not move about. This especially important with your fragiles

Three Weeks before Your Move

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This is a good time to take stock in your belongings. Decide what you really want and what can be thrown out or plan for a garage sale.
If you are doing your own packing its a good idea to label your cartons with its contents.
Mark "Open First" things you might need. Items such as silverware prescriptions drugs etc.
Make sure you have your driver's license, auto registration and insurance records.
Be sure to get all your medical records
Make any necessary travel arrangement such as rental car planes trains.
Purchase only food you will use over the next three weeks.
Arrange to have any school records transferred.
Make all necessary banking arrangements.
Excellent time to have a garage sale.

Two Weeks before Your Move

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Arrange to have insurance transferred.
Plan for transportation of your pets and any houseplants.
Make arrangements with your pharmacy.
Notify the newspaper delivery service in your new town to arrange for the delivery.
Have maintenance check on your auto.
Don't forget about any hidden valuables and spare keys.

One Week before Your Move

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Now is a good time for yard clean up one more time.
Mow your lawn.
Dispose of any flammable such as gas in lawn mowers empty paint cans or full paint cans, propane gas
From your grill. Movers cannot take these items.
If you have children its a good idea to have a baby-sitter on the day of your move.
Since your hands will be full on moving day.
A baby-sitter at your new home is good idea also if this is possible.
Pack your travel bags.
Put your "Open First" cartons in separate place.
Send in your bills now with your change of address on the statement.
If you are taking any fixtures now might be a good time to have them disconnected

One To Two Days before Your Move

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The movers will arrive to start the packing process
Empty your refrigerator or freezer now.
Empty your waterbed if you have one.
Arrange for payment to the moving company. This payment must be made when your belongings arrive at
Your new home. The payment is generally in cash or bank or postal money order. Before the furniture is unloaded.
Make certain that all your banking arrangements have been finalized and all your valuables are handled the way you want.
Have directions and any phone numbers ready for the driver.
Notify the police if your old house will be vacant.

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Remove your bedding pack in a carton.
Review all paperwork with driver. The driver will take inventory on your Long Distance move. He will mark the condition of your furniture.
If you have time give your house one last quick cleaning.

Move-In Day

Now is a good time to dust and clean your shelves before you unpack your cartons.
Empty the car.
Check your floor plan to make certain your furniture will fit where you want it.
Check to make sure utilities are on, or contact the company to check on status.
Put your pets in a safe place such as a back room so they will not get stepped on or run away.
Be certain someone is at your new residence to meet the moving van.
Someone should be available to check off inventory as it is brought in. Some one else should be available to direct the movers on where to put the furniture.
Give yourself time to unpack.