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MOVING CHECKLIST
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DONE6-8 WEEKS BEFORE MOVENOTES
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Get estimates for movers or rental truck
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Schedule movers or rental truck
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Determine furniture layout for new home
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Make inventory of household items
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Arrange for school transfer
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Ask for doctor and dental referrals; arrange for transfer of medical and dental records
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Fill out change-of-address card with post office
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Clean out all closets and drawers
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DONE4-6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVENOTES
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Get packing supplies: boxes, packing paper, tape, markers
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Use up or dispose of food, cleaning supplies, and hazardous materials
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Have garage sale/donate unwanted items
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Arrange for carpet and drapery cleaning
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Arrange for house cleaning
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Arrange for move of pets
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Arrange for move of plants
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Arrange for utilities (cancel old; start new):
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Electricity
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Gas
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Water/sewer
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Telephone/DSL
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Garbage/recycling
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Cable/satellite
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Arrange for transfer of homeowner's/renter's insurance
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Begin packing
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Make travel arrangements
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Request relocation package from chamber of commerce of new town
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DONE2-3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVENOTES
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Set aside critical documents and items you will keep with you
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Transfer prescriptions
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Change address:
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Family and friends
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Newspaper
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Magazines
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Bank accounts
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Health, life, and auto insurance policies
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Credit card bills
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Employer
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DONE1-5 DAYS BEFORE MOVENOTES
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Defrost freezer
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Empty ice maker and ice cube trays in case of power shutdown
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Clean refrigerator, stove, and oven
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Disconnect and drain appliances for move
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Drain fuel from power equipment
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Close out safe deposit box
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Confirm travel arrangements
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Confirm arrival time of movers/pick-up time of rental truck
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Have payment and snacks ready for movers
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Gather and clean outdoor furniture
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Return cable box, cable modem, DSL modem if necessary
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Organize keys
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Clean house
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Finish packing
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Prepare food for moving day
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DONEMOVING DAYNOTES
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Disassemble beds
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Double-check that all cupboards, closets, dishwasher and other appliances are empty
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Give movers tour and instructions for what is being moved
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DONEWITHIN 30 DAYS OF MOVENOTES
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Change address:
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Driver's license
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Auto registration
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Voter registration
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Re-establish safe deposit box
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Enjoy new home!
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