Tips to Make Moving Easier
Preparing
- Regard moving as an opportunity to get rid of belongings you no longer need. Consider making ”donate” and “sell” piles in each room for things you could do without.
- People have a tendency to keep outdated paperwork for a very long time. Realise that paper is very heavy . Do yourself a favour and get rid of any outdated documents prior to moving..
- Make sure you have a generous supply of packaging tape, scissors, markers and labels.
- Defrost your refrigerator in time for moving day.
Packing and Labeling
- Label boxes on all sides so you can see what it contains in a stack without having to move everything around.
- Clearly mark boxes containing fragile goods.
- Pack a suitcase with clothes and toiletries like you’re going on a trip for a few days.
- Make sure pets have ID tags on their collars.
Moving Out
- Contact all relevant authorities to notify of your new address.
- Return all library books, DVD's etc.
- Arrange transfer of bank accounts, internet, telephone, gas, electricity connections.
- Fill prescriptions needed the week before and after the move.
- Service your car, drain the lawnmower.
- Arrange final readings of gas and electricity meters, remove batteries.
- Discontinue any delivery services, newspapers, automated payment plans and local memberships. Collect dry cleaning.
- Leave a note or small gift for new residents.
- Create a packet for new residents with owner's manuals and warranties for appliances.
Moving In
- Gather birth certificates, passports, etc. for everyone in your home and carry important documents with you on moving day.
- Measure doorways, stairways, and elevators to make sure all your furniture will fit. Measure twice – move once!
- Go grocery shopping on moving day so you don't have to keep ordering takeout.
- Transfer your monthly services.
- Confirm parking options for your moving truck - you may need a permit on moving day.
- Make sure your new home has a visible address.
- Find the nearest library, café, grocery store, takeout restaurant, or any area you'll visit frequently.
- Explore your new neighborhood.
- Get to know your new neighbors!
- Register to vote.
Removal Tips
Moving Out
- Contact all relevant authorities to notify of your new address.
- Return all library books, DVD's etc.
- Arrange transfer of bank accounts, internet, telephone, gas, electricity connections.
- Fill prescriptions needed the week before and after the move.
- Service your car, drain the lawnmower.
- Arrange final readings of gas and electricity meters, remove batteries.
- Discontinue any delivery services, newspapers, automated payment plans and local memberships. Collect dry cleaning.
- Leave a note or small gift for new residents.
- Create a packet for new residents with owner's manuals and warranties for appliances.
Moving In
- Gather birth certificates, passports, etc. for everyone in your home and carry important documents with you on moving day.
- Measure doorways, stairways, and elevators to make sure all your furniture will fit. Measure twice – move once!
- Go grocery shopping on moving day so you don't have to keep ordering takeout.
- Transfer your monthly services.
- Confirm parking options for your moving truck - you may need a permit on moving day.
- Make sure your new home has a visible address.
- Find the nearest library, café, grocery store, takeout restaurant, or any area you'll visit frequently.
- Explore your new neighborhood.
- Get to know your new neighbors!
- Register to vote.
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