subject: Plan Your Moving In Advance [print this page] Before you even start thinking about packing everything to the van for hire, you need to sort out what is going and what is not, what could be sold or given. Moving house can be one of the most stressful things you face in life.
Purchasing boxes, making arrangements, packing and maintaining everyday home and business activities can make even the most organized person feel challenged. It is advised to start sorting about 10-6 weeks before you move. However once it is done you will be able to see the clearly to the packing stage. If it's too much, hire it done. There are plenty of capable movers, packers and planners available so that you can keep your sanity.
Plan everything in before and have a timeline. Keeping your timeline will keep everything easy to find in one place.
Must to do things:
Address changes by mail, phone, online, in person or email to: USPS, Family, friends, Cell phone, Banks, finance companies, Insurance agencies, doctors, dentists, accountant, lawyer, creditors, college alumni, magazine and newspaper subscriptions, newsletters, catalogs, IRS, Social Security, Drivers License Bureau
Schedule all utility (Electricity, Gas, Cable or Satellite, Telephone, Security, Water, Trash,)
Disconnect/connect at current and new address
For easy packing, you should also check for the service of shrink wrapping. The shrink wrapping service will be so much useful to be use in the storage as well as shipping need.
Few things you must list in advance are:
Purchasing packing material
Schedule truck and/or movers
Plan things to be sold out
Close out any local accounts
Give notice to day care providers, clubs and organizations you volunteer at
Close or transfer checking and savings accounts
Pack a travel kit including toiletries, alarm clock, children's toys, cosmetics, suitcases with clothing and anything else you will need until your household items arrive and are unpacked.
Keep the important things in your vehicle i.e. birth or marriage certificates, financial, medical or school records, legal documents, extra blank checks, prescribed medicines, Anything you would not be able to replace should they be lost or damaged in the move.
