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MOVING TIPS

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Get rid of anything you aren't bringing with you.
Find out where to dispose of household chemicals like old paint.
Make a list of everything you're bringing to your new home.
Find out the replacement value of all belongings, for insurance purposes.
Fill out a change of address form. Inform everyone of your new address.
Fill out an IRS change of address form.
Get copies of your medical and dental records, if necessary.
Get copies of veterinary records, if necessary.
If you're moving out of state, find out about licensing and insurance.
Get your childrens school records
Return any cable equipment.
Make hotel and airline reservations if you need them.

8 to 14 days before you move
Return library books or any other borrowed items.
Collect all the items you may have loaned out.
Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities.
Make arrangements to connect utilities at your new place.
Arrange to have major appliances prepped for the move.

2 to 7 days before you move
Get rid of all flammables.
Figure out what you're bringing with you in the car or plane.
Arrange for removal of "installed items" you're bringing with you.
Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries you'll need.
Pack a special box with other essentials you'll need for the first few days.

The day before Moving Day
Take down curtains and curtain rods.
Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least
       24 hours to air dry.
Clean and air your stove.
Plan your breakfast. Eating something on the road works.
Pack your personal belongings except your alarm clock.
Go to sleep early you'll be glad of it tomorrow.

Moving Day
Collect all keys to locking items. Put them in a safe place.
Strip the beds but leave them intact. We will dismantle them.
Make sure you're at home when the movers arrive, so you can sign an
       inventory.
Walk around with the crew chief while he does the inventory.
Make sure everything is ready for the move.
Keep your signed bill of lading and inventory in an easily accessible
       place.
Make sure the driver has the correct delivery address and phone number.
Confirm the expected delivery time with the driver.
Before you leave, do a final walkt hrough of every room.

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