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| 6-8 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE | | |
| Get estimates for movers or rental truck | | |
| Schedule movers or rental truck | | |
| Determine furniture layout for new home | | |
| Make inventory of household items | | |
| Arrange for school transfer | | |
| Ask for doctor and dental referrals; arrange for transfer of medical and dental records | | |
| Fill out change-of-address card with post office | | |
| Clean out all closets and drawers | | |
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| 4-6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE | | |
| Get packing supplies: boxes, packing paper, tape, markers | | |
| Use up or dispose of food, cleaning supplies, and hazardous materials | | |
| Have garage sale/donate unwanted items | | |
| Arrange for carpet and drapery cleaning | | |
| Arrange for house cleaning | | |
| Arrange for move of pets | | |
| Arrange for move of plants | | |
| Arrange for utilities (cancel old; start new): | | |
| Electricity | | |
| Gas | | |
| Water/sewer | | |
| Telephone/DSL | | |
| Garbage/recycling | | |
| Cable/satellite | | |
| Arrange for transfer of homeowner's/renter's insurance | | |
| Begin packing | | |
| Make travel arrangements | | |
| Request relocation package from chamber of commerce of new town | | |
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| 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE | | |
| Set aside critical documents and items you will keep with you | | |
| Transfer prescriptions | | |
| Change address: | | |
| Family and friends | | |
| Newspaper | | |
| Magazines | | |
| Bank accounts | | |
| Health, life, and auto insurance policies | | |
| Credit card bills | | |
| Employer | | |
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| 1-5 DAYS BEFORE MOVE | | |
| Defrost freezer | | |
| Empty ice maker and ice cube trays in case of power shutdown | | |
| Clean refrigerator, stove, and oven | | |
| Disconnect and drain appliances for move | | |
| Drain fuel from power equipment | | |
| Close out safe deposit box | | |
| Confirm travel arrangements | | |
| Confirm arrival time of movers/pick-up time of rental truck | | |
| Have payment and snacks ready for movers | | |
| Gather and clean outdoor furniture | | |
| Return cable box, cable modem, DSL modem if necessary | | |
| Organize keys | | |
| Clean house | | |
| Finish packing | | |
| Prepare food for moving day | | |
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| MOVING DAY | | |
| Disassemble beds | | |
| Double-check that all cupboards, closets, dishwasher and other appliances are empty | | |
| Give movers tour and instructions for what is being moved | | |
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| WITHIN 30 DAYS OF MOVE | | |
| Change address: | | |
| Driver's license | | |
| Auto registration | | |
| Voter registration | | |
| Re-establish safe deposit box | | |
| Enjoy new home!
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