Moving Checklist
Rent your Truck or Hire a Mover	-- 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%.
Change your Address	-- 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.
Measure for Moving Access	-- Measure doorways, hallways, elevators and stairwells in your new home to make sure you have enough clearance.
Have a Garage Sale	-- It's a good opportunity to make extra money. Remember to check with local authorities about restrictions.
Notify Services and Utilities	-- 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.
Get your Car Serviced	-- If you're moving from a warm climate to a cold one, check your antifreeze.
Return Library Books	-- Go through your home and make sure library books are not mixed in with the books you will be packing.
Make Hotel Reservations	-- If you plan to stay overnight along the way, reserve your Hotel well in advance.
Transfer Prescriptions	-- Ask your doctor for assistance.
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.