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Moving Home Checklist

March 25, 2021 by Optic Muse

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Love it or loathe it, moving house can be stressful experience. Here are some of my top tips for those of you who want to get organised!


1 – 2 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

✓ Keep, sell, give or trash
✓ Make arrangements to hire a mover or rent a truck
✓ File a change of address form at the post office or online at moversguide.usps.com
✓ Change address on any subscriptions
✓ Organize school records
✓ Transfer medical, property, fire & auto insurance
✓ Create a binder of important information & documents
✓ Plan what will go where in your new home
✓ Collect boxes & packing supplies

2 – 3 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

✓ Cancel/transfer utilities
✓ Confirm travel plans
✓ Forward medical records
✓ Make babysitting and/or pet care arrangements for moving day
✓ Transfer/update your bank account
✓ Pack up items in the garage, attic & storage areas
✓ Confirm arrangements with movers

1 WEEK BEFORE YOUR MOVE

✓ Begin packing boxes, labeling as you fill
✓ Empty and clean your refridgerator, freezer and stove
✓ Set aside things you’ll need on the first night in the new house

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR MOVE

✓ Prepare a box of supplies for move day. Don’t forget: cleaning supplies, toiletries, bath/bedding, disposable dishes, pet food, chargers, prescriptions, eyeglasses, etc.
✓ Check closets, cabinets & drawers
✓ Get cash on-hand for the move
✓ Take out all of the trash
✓ Fully charge cell phones
✓ Make final confirmation with movers

ON MOVING DAY

✓ Keep jewelry & other valuables with you
✓ Turn off the furnace/air conditioner
✓ Turn off the sprinklers
✓ Turn off the light switches
✓ Turn over or leave your keys/ garage opener(s)

REMEMBER TO BE EXCITED! YOU’RE MOVING TODAY!



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