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Print moving checklist for reference. |
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Get rid of anything you aren't bringing with you. |
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Find out where to dispose of household chemicals like old paint. |
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Make a list of everything you're bringing to your new home. |
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Find out the replacement value of all belongings, for insurance
purposes. |
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Fill out a change of address form. Notify friends, family and
others of your new address. |
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Fill out an IRS change of address form. |
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Get copies of your medical and dental records, if necessary. |
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If you're moving out of state, find out about auto licensing and
insurance. |
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If you're moving in-state, find out where and how to change your
address on your driver's license. |
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Notify your kids' schools and have their records transferred to
their new schools. |
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Return any cable equipment. |
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Make hotel and airline reservations, if necessary.
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8 to 14 days before you move |
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Return library books or any other borrowed items. |
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Collect all lent items. |
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Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities
of the current home. |
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Make arrangements to connect gas, electric and other utilities
of the new home.
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2 to 7 days before you move |
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Get rid of all flammables. |
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Figure out what you're bringing with you in the car or plane. |
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Arrange for removal of "installed items" you're bringing with
you, like a TV antenna or shelves. |
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Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries you'll need the
first day in your new home. |
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Pack a special box with other essentials you'll need for the
first few days. (Make sure to mark this box "Do Not Move)."
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The day before Moving Day |
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Take down curtains and curtain rods. |
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Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at
least 24 hours to air dry. Clean and air your stove. |
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Plan your breakfast. Paper plates service is fine. Eating something
on the road is better. |
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Pack your personal belongings except your alarm clock. |
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Go to sleep early. You'll appreciate it tomorrow. |
