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| Moving Checklist |
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Thirty to fifteen days before you move...
- Eliminate everything you won't move.
- Call mover for estimate.
- Notify post office of new address.
- Gather medical and dental records.
- Transfer insurance records.
- Notify schools and have transcripts forwarded.
- Arrange pet shipment and immunization records.
- Begin to use up the food in your freezer.
- List all your questions as they come up. Ask them as soon as possible.
- Prepare inventory of goods.
- Arrange method of payment.
- Arrange for packing cartons needed.
- Fill out change-of-address.
- Check and clear tax assessments.
- Check auto licensing requirements.
- Close local charge accounts.
- Make travel plans.
- Make hotel reservations, re-confirm later.
- Decide which items of low value, high weight you are going to give to charity. Get a signed receipt for what you give away to use for tax return.
Two weeks before you move...
- Do your packing a little bit at a time. Don't wear yourself out.
- Collect clothing items to clean and repair.
- Have farewell parties and visits.
- Have a garage sale to eliminate articles you don't want to move.
One week before...
- Dispose of all flammables.
- Plan travel games, activites.
- Take down curtains, rods, shelves, TV antenna.
- Withdraw the contents of your safe deposit box.
- If travelling with pets, get tranquilizers for the trip. Make sure vaccinations and papers are in order.
- Use your kitchen cart or server as a mobile packing table.
- Return things borrowed, collect those loaned.
- Arrange to disconnect utilities.
- Arrange to connect same at new home.
- Make arrangements to have heavy appliances serviced for move.
- Have car tune-up for the trip. Check oil, water, battery and tires.
- Pack suitcases.
- Set things aside to pack in car.
- Get sitter for moving day.
- Check with your phone company to see what phones you may take. This may entitle you to a credit.
- Make up "Do not move" cartons for articles to be taken in car.
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| Packing Checklist |
Some suggestions to "Do"...
- Carton weight should never exceed 50 pounds.
- Label all cartons with their basic contents and their designated room.
- Seal each carton lid securely with packing tape. Be sure all items are well padded and fit snugly.
- Pack computers and other delicate electronics in original boxes. Disconnect all wires before movers arrive.
- Wrap dishes separately. Nest cups and bowls. Stand plates, saucers and platters on edge.
- Unplug and secure all moveable parts on appliances and stereos with tape or special blocks.
- Pack heavy items (such as books) in small boxes, lightweight items (such as linens) in large boxes. Carton weight should never exceed 50 pounds.
- Defrost, clean, dry and deoderize all appliances prior to the move.
- Use dresser drawers to move clothing.
- Drain garden hose, coil and connect ends. Tie or tape garden tools together.
- Keep hardware from dismantled items together and have tools handy for reassembly.
"Don't"...
- Never pack heavy and fragile items together in the same container.
- Do not use newspaper to wrap china or lampshades. It smudges.
- Do not overfill or underfill a box. This will prevent the box from crushing or breaking open.
- Never leave mirrors, framed pictures or breakables unprotected. Use a specially designed container or pad from them.
- We generally will not move plants due to pest concerns, governing state laws and the unlikelihood of their survival.
A big "Don't"...
- Never move LP tanks (full or empty), flammables, propane, aerosol cans or chemicals under pressure, caustic materials or explosives! Empty gas and other fuels from all equipment and containers.
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