Moving Countdown

Like NASA before a launch, a little pre-move planning can make your lift-off easier.

Four Weeks

• Contact moving companies for estimates.
• Inventory household goods. Photograph valuables.
• Downsize: Sell, donate or toss unwanted items. Be ruthless.
• Get transcripts of children’s school records.
• Check auto registration and licensing requirements at the new location.
• Check with insurance agent on coverage of household goods en route to new home.

Three Weeks

• Pick up anything being repaired, serviced or on layaway.
• Fill out change of address forms at Post Office.
• Notify friends, family, credit card companies, magazines, department stores, etc. of new address.

Two Weeks

• Schedule the shut-off date for all utilities and provide new address for final billing.
• Transfer or resign organization or club memberships.
• Start packing (for do-it-yourselfers).
• Arrange appliance servicing for move, if needed.
• Check on disposal of hazardous materials, including paint.

One Week

• Cancel newspaper delivery, trash pick-up, etc.
• Arrange to have utilities turned on at your new location.

Moving Day

• Be available to answer the mover’s questions.
• Make final check of rooms - closets, drawers, cupboards, etc.
• Sweep or vacuum.
• Lock up and take off.
• Make sure that the utilities are connected at your new home.