For moves within a city or to another Province especially, a moving checklist will make your life much simpler during this difficult time, whether you have a small apartment or a large house. So much work is to be done, from packing everything you own, to choosing which mover, or to do it on your own, be sure to plan accordingly.
Don't forget there is the matter of booking the moving elevator if you are in a high rise building as well. Leaving a security deposit is usually a requirement.
Go through every room of your house and decide what you'd like to keep and what you can get rid of. Extra insurance is good if you have some items that are particularly valuable, and these should be handled with extreme care with special packing techniques and supplies.
It can be a difficult thing, but there are many things we hang on to that are no longer useful, and should be recycled, or sold. Books are pretty heavy, and if you don't plan on reading them again, why carry them? The more weight there is, the more it will end up costing.
If you have a lot of things worth selling, you may want to organize a garage sale. Keep a detailed file of everything involved in the moving process. One great idea is a folder organizer with pockets with vivid colors; you will be able to find it faster. Make sure to collect receipts for moving-related expenses.
Your prescription and shot information should be organized, and also your medical and dental records should be compiled. When your move take you our of your area, your current doctor may be able to refer you to a doctor in the neighborhood you are moving to. School records must be transferred to the new school, so if you have children, be sure to have that information before you move.
Order boxes and other supplies such as tape, bubble wrap, and permanent markers. Wardrobe boxes are good to keep fine clothes safe, and dish barrels are a good idea to keep dishes safe, be sure to order them as well. Check out the different moving companies in your area. Make sure not to go with the first one you talk to: shop around for the best deal.
Start thinking about the floor plan of your new home. Know which room in your new place that your items will be going. In addition, you'll want to think about which things to unpack first, and which rooms take priority in setting up: you won't be able to unpack everything in a day. Whenever possible, its a good idea to take measurements in the new home. This will help you to decide which of your belongings to bring with you and which to leave behind or sell.
Let your utility companies know in advance to disconnect your services the next day when you are gone, this includes gas, cable, electricity, water, and telephone services. You'll want to have utilities on while you're still in the house. Be sure to have functioning utilities when you get to your new home, so call the utility companies ahead of time to arrange this.
Make sure you go to your local post office and fill out a change-of-address form. And lastly, before the movers leave, sign the bill of lading/inventory list and keep a copy. Once all items are unloaded, unpack only what you need for the first day or two.
Don't forget there is the matter of booking the moving elevator if you are in a high rise building as well. Leaving a security deposit is usually a requirement.
Go through every room of your house and decide what you'd like to keep and what you can get rid of. Extra insurance is good if you have some items that are particularly valuable, and these should be handled with extreme care with special packing techniques and supplies.
It can be a difficult thing, but there are many things we hang on to that are no longer useful, and should be recycled, or sold. Books are pretty heavy, and if you don't plan on reading them again, why carry them? The more weight there is, the more it will end up costing.
If you have a lot of things worth selling, you may want to organize a garage sale. Keep a detailed file of everything involved in the moving process. One great idea is a folder organizer with pockets with vivid colors; you will be able to find it faster. Make sure to collect receipts for moving-related expenses.
Your prescription and shot information should be organized, and also your medical and dental records should be compiled. When your move take you our of your area, your current doctor may be able to refer you to a doctor in the neighborhood you are moving to. School records must be transferred to the new school, so if you have children, be sure to have that information before you move.
Order boxes and other supplies such as tape, bubble wrap, and permanent markers. Wardrobe boxes are good to keep fine clothes safe, and dish barrels are a good idea to keep dishes safe, be sure to order them as well. Check out the different moving companies in your area. Make sure not to go with the first one you talk to: shop around for the best deal.
Start thinking about the floor plan of your new home. Know which room in your new place that your items will be going. In addition, you'll want to think about which things to unpack first, and which rooms take priority in setting up: you won't be able to unpack everything in a day. Whenever possible, its a good idea to take measurements in the new home. This will help you to decide which of your belongings to bring with you and which to leave behind or sell.
Let your utility companies know in advance to disconnect your services the next day when you are gone, this includes gas, cable, electricity, water, and telephone services. You'll want to have utilities on while you're still in the house. Be sure to have functioning utilities when you get to your new home, so call the utility companies ahead of time to arrange this.
Make sure you go to your local post office and fill out a change-of-address form. And lastly, before the movers leave, sign the bill of lading/inventory list and keep a copy. Once all items are unloaded, unpack only what you need for the first day or two.
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