If you are using a Mover make a note of your shipment registration number found usaually in the upper right-hand corner of your billorInvoice and keep it with youorinasafeplace in case you need to contactyour mover with any questionsyoumayhave.
It'sagreatideatodesignate a dresser drawer for sheets and towels so you won't have to search through boxes for these items the first night in your new home.
If bychance you need to store some of your belongings, it is a great idea to tour the warehouseorStoragearea ofthe mover you're planning to use. Look forthingslike cleanliness, organization, security, etc.
Onceyou have cleaned and hand dried your refrigerator/freezer, put a handful of fresh coffee or baking soda in a sockorwrapedinatowel and place it inside to keep the interior smelling fresh.
Besuretotake your current phone book with you. You may need to touchbasewithfriends or businesses back in your previous hometown.
Anothergreatideaistopreparean "Unload Me First" carton with essentials that youwill need immediately at your new home. Include a ziplockbag filled with hardware (screwsandbolts) from disassembled items, such as bedsandotherfurniture.
Don'tforgettogivethe van foremanbeforehe headsouttoyournew residence,a phone number where you can be reached. Get the van foreman's cell number too.
At destination, you might want to consider having the TV and VCR hooked up first to occupy the kids while the rest of the van is being unloaded.
Trytokeep your children and pets calm and away from all the activity on moving day youmitewant a friend to watch them at their houseoratapark. Besuretokeep your pet's food,waterbowl and leash handy too.
When moving plants to your new home in your car, try not to let foliage rest against the windows, as the leaves will scorch.
Onceyouarrival at your new home, let your personal computer orlaptop acclimate to room temperature before plugging it in.
Trytoarrangecleaning and other home services for the day after loading, as things will be hectic on move day and the different home service providers will be out of each other's way.
Have your utilities suchasPowerandGas shut off the day after loading to avoid being “left in the dark” while youaretrying to move out of your old house! -It'sgoodneighbortoallowforacoupleofdaysforthenewownertogetitemstransferred.
Someitems that can't orshouldn't be moved with the mover include anything flammable, combustible, aerosol cans, hazardous materials, gasoline, plants, paint, ammunition and explosives, jewelry, legal documents (wills, financial papers, insurance documents, etc.).
Trytodeclutterby looking at your possessions. What can be sold or donated to charity? What hasn't been used within the last yearorso? Donate those items that you will not be moving. Itcouldbeataxwriteoff.
Place everything that youare moving in one primarylocation, if at possible (don'tforgetitemsat a friend's house or at yourold office).
Make a detailed list of everyone you need to notify about your move: friends, professionals, creditors, subscriptions, Mother-In-Lawetc.
Agoodideaistoget a mail subscription to the local paper in your new city to familiarize yourself with local government, social news and activities.
Besuretocontactschools, doctors, lawyers, the vet, etc. to obtain copies of your personal records; ask for referrals. Collect allyour other important documents (DMV records, stocks, wills, etc.).
Pickup a change-of-address kit from the post office and begin filling out the cards; or, simply click here to go to www.USPS.com and do it online. Butthekitsarefilledwithgreatcoupons.
Don'tforgettocontact utility companies for service disconnect/connect; remember to keep phone and utilities connected at your current home until the day after movingandlongerifthecleanerarecomingtheywillneedwaterandpower. Startwith: gas, electric, water, telephone, cable TV, trash collection.
Talktoyourinsurance companiesoragentabout (auto, homeowners or renter's, medical, and life) to arrange for coverage in your new home.
If youdecidedtopack yourself, purchase packing boxesfrom your local moverorWal-Mart. Pack items that you won't need now. Seepackingtips
Besuretoarrange to close your accounts in your local bank and open accounts in your new location.
Have your car checked and serviced for the trip(OilChange,TuneUp). Also, make sure that your automobile is prepared for the type of weather conditions you'll be traveling in.
Drain the gas and/or oil from power equipment suchaslawn mowers, snow blowers, cars that are going with the mover, WeedEaters,andsooon.
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