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Moving Checklist
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Rent your Truck
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Hire a Mover
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-- Make sure you reserve your
truck rental as far in advance of your move date as possible
to ensure availability.
-- If you are hiring a professional mover, be
sure to shop around for the best rate. Comparing
rates can save you up to 30%.
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-- One week before your move,
send change-of-address cards to everyone who
will need to contact you at your new address.
Some organizations have toll-free 800 numbers,
so you can make changes over the phone.
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Measure for Moving Access
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-- Measure doorways, hallways, elevators and
stairwells in your new home to make sure you have
enough clearance.
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Have a Garage Sale |
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It's a good opportunity to make extra money. Remember
to check with local authorities about restrictions. |
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Notify Services and Utilities
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-- Tell your current suppliers - including trash
collection, newspaper delivery, and telephone, water
and power companies - when to discontinue services.
If you have "last month" deposits with services,
such as the telephone company, request your refund.
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| Get
your Car Serviced |
-- If you're moving from a warm climate to a cold
one, check your antifreeze.
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| Return
Library Books |
-- Go through your home and make sure library
books are not mixed in with the books you will
be packing.
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| Make
Hotel Reservations |
-- If you plan to stay overnight along the way,
reserve your Hotel well in advance.
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| Transfer
Prescriptions |
-- Ask your doctor for assistance.
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| Get
Your New Home Ready! |
-- Contact painters, carpenters, plumbers, roofers
etc., so your home is ready when you arrive. Remember
to change the locks on all the doors in your new
home. |