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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 23 January 2007 |
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CHECK
LISTS
Two
Months before your move
- Begin sorting out the
items that you won't bring. If
you don’t need it, get rid of it, have a yard sale. Some things to
consider, clothes that you don’t ware anymore or ones that won’t fit in to
your new climate, old books you’ll never read again, etc.
- Begin your search for a
relocation company. Two months
is normally enough time however if you are planning on moving in the
summer months, it’s a good idea to search 10 weeks in advance. Decide if you want to pack yourself or
have professions pack for you. It
will be more expensive if the relocation company performs the packing,
however you will have a better guarantee with insurance coverage in the
event of breakage.
- Insurance. Make sure to ask each relocation company
about their insurance policies, what it covers and their protocol in the
event any breakage should occur.
- Begin talking to your
young children about the move.
Relocation to a new area can be traumatic for young children.
Prepare them in advance to help lessen the time needed to adjust to their
new climate.
One
Month before your move
- Start Packing.
Purchased packing material (boxes, tape, markers, etc.) Pack rarely used items such as china or
off-season clothes. When packing,
remember that it's most important to fill boxes to capacity, under-filled
boxes may get crushed, but be careful not to over-fill boxes as they may
fall apart. Boxes once fully packed should only weigh between 25-35 lbs
each.
- Save all your bills.
Don’t throw away your last bills--they have crucial information like
account numbers and customer service telephone numbers which will help you
change your utilities, credit cards, magazine subscriptions, etc.
- Get a copy of medical
records. We've just heard too many horror stories of people losing
medical records because they don't see a physician or dentist for a while,
etc. Get a copy of your medical records and transfer them to a new
physician in your new location.
Two
Weeks before your move
- Cancel your local
newspaper. Or change the address if you get a major national paper
delivered to your house.
- Notify all financial
accounts of your move. Banks, credit cards, brokerages (401k, personal
stocks/mutual funds, other investments, etc.) all need to know your new
address. Make a list and call/write them all!
Three
Days Before your move
- Disconnect major
appliances. Refrigerator, washer and dryer, etc. should all be
disconnected, defrosted, and dried out.
- Finish packing!
- Valuables. There are a
small number of things that you'll probably want to carry with you or in a
personal suitcase. Passport, jewelry, cash, house deeds and other
important documents should be set aside and stored in a safe place.
- First Night. For each
member of your household, you'll want to pack a few nights' worth of
clothes, bedding, toiletries, etc. And dishware for meals. Remember that
it will take you some time to UNPACK on the other end!
Moving
Day
- Enjoy! Since you've
prepared so well, just relax while the movers load your well-packed boxes
onto the truck!
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