Moving
from
one
home
to
another
is
considered
one
of
the
most
stressful
things
people
do
in
their
lives.
8
weeks
Done
Task
Learn
about
a
sellers'
and/or
renter's obligations
when
moving
out.
Create
a
"Move"
file
to
store
receipts
and
records,
and
keep
it
handy!
Contact
moving
companies and
truck
rental
companies for
estimates
and
moving
assistance
information.
Tip:
Reserve
well
in
advance
as
companies
are
often
sold
out
for
key
move
weekends.
7
weeks
Done
Task
Obtain
local
information
about
your
new
city
or/and
neighbourhood
Research
child
care options
in
your
new
location.
Find
out
about
schools
in
your
new
city.
6
weeks
Done
Task
Notify
physicians
and
dentist
of
your
move,
and
ask
for
referrals.
Take
an
objective
look
at
what
you
own
and
figure
out
what
goes
with
you,
gets
left
behind
or
goes
into
storage. Most
moving
companies have
a
minimum
weight
restriction.
Above
the
minimum,
more
weight
means
more
cost.
Contact
any
clubs
or
associations
for
information
on
transferring,
selling
or
ending
memberships.
5
weeks
Done
Task
Check
out
auto
insurance rates
in
your
new
location.
Check
into
storage options.
Start
collecting
boxes
and
packing
materials.
Call
truck
rental
companies or
moving
companies to
order
supplies.
4
weeks
Done
Task
Cancel
any
monthly
services.
Many
require
at
least
30
days
notice
or
you
will
be
billed
for
an
extra
month.
Before
you
move--clear
out
the
clutter.
Auction
off
items.
Have
a
yard
sale,
and
set
aside
donation
items.
Have
a
BBQ
to
use
up
perishables,
flammables
and
open
liquor
bottles.
Note:
Movers
will
not
move
combustible
or
flammable
materials,
or
open
liquor
bottles.
Arrange
for
transfer
of
school
records
for
yourself
or
children.
Start
involving
your
kids
in
the
move.
Make
it
exciting
by
having
your
kids
pack
some
of
their
own
things,
and
letting
them
figure
out
new
layouts
for
their
rooms.
3
weeks
Done
Task
Start
packing,
remembering
to
label
your
boxes
so
you
can
unpack
with
ease.
Plan
on
carrying
irreplaceable
and
hard-to-replace
items
with
you
(jewelry,
photos,
home
videos,
etc).
Some
state
laws
prohibit
the
moving
of
houseplants-consider
giving
your
plants
to
friends
or
family.
Arrange
for
utilities
at
your
new
location.
Check
to
make
sure
you
have
returned
all
rented
videos
and
library
books.
Check
dry
cleaners,
storage
facilities
and
repair
shops
for
personal
articles.
Give
forwarding
address
to
old
employer,
lawyer,
accountant,
etc.
Service
your
car,
especially
if
you're
using
it
for
the
move.
2
weeks
Done
Task
Make
lodging
arrangements
if
traveling
a
long
distance
or
if
your
new
residence
is
not
in
move-in
condition.
Verify
move-in
date
with
new
landlord.
If
you
are
moving
from
a
high
rise,
you
may
need
to
reserve
an
elevator
for
moving
day.
Update
e-mail
address,
if
necessary.
Let
your
online
friends
and
contacts
know.
Notify
friends,
family
members,
organizations
and
clubs
of
your
new
address.
If
you
have
young
children,
arrange
for
a
babysitter
on
moving
day.
You
can
concentrate
on
the
move
knowing
your
kids
are
watched
and
safely
out
of
the
way.
1
week
Done
Task
Close
or
transfer
bank
account,
and
get
traveler's
checks
if
needed.
Clear
out
your
safety
deposit
box
as
well.
Make
sure
you
have
money
to
pay
movers.
(Some
companies
accept
only
cash.)
Notify
the
post
office,
and
your
insurance
and
credit
card
companies
of
your
move
if
you
haven't
yet.
Clean
your
apartment
thoroughly,
or
arrange
for
house
cleaning
after
you
move.
Make
item
donations.
Remember
to
collect
receipts
for
tax
purposes.
Back
up
your
computer
files
before
dissembling
and
packing
your
system.
Contact
utilities to
cancel
or
transfer
accounts.
You'll
want
utilities
on
moving
day,
so
arrange
to
disconnect
them
after
your
move
date.
Moving
Week
Done
Task
De-frost
and
clean
your
refrigerator
and
freezer;
clean
your
stove.
Confirm
your
new
address
with
the
moving
company.
Finish
packing
and
labeling
your
boxes.
Moving
Day
Done
Task
Do
a
final
walk-through
of
your
old
residence,
checking
closets,
drawers,
etc.
Turn
off
all
lights,
lock
all
doors
and
windows,
and
leave
keys
with
your
old
property
manager
if
applicable.
Pick
up
your
rental
truck
if
available.
Most
truck
companies
have
pads,
dollies,
and
last-minute
packing
materials
available
for
rent
or
purchase.
Be
available
when
the
moving
truck
arrives.
Make
sure
all
your
boxes
have
arrived
undamaged
before
signing
paperwork
and
letting
movers
leave.
Settling
In
Done
Task
Update
your
car
registration and
driver's
license.
Find
great
savings
in
your
neighborhood.
Make
a
moving-in
shopping
list.
Test
security
and
smoke
alarms.
Post
local
emergency
numbers.
Recycle
or
store
moving
boxes.
Subscribe
to
the
local
newspaper.
Connect
your
utilities.
Send
in
claims
for
damages
that
occurred
during
the
move.
Enroll
children
in
schools.
Learn
how
to
choose
the
right
schools.
Throw
a
house
warming
party.
Learn
how
to
decorate
your
new
place
by
reusing
your
old
furniture
and
decor.
