Moving Tips

  1. Move on a weekday if possible, banks, utilities and government offices are open
  2. Change your address online in a matter of minutes with USPS Address Change this service if free and easy to use
  3. Keep a utility log to check service transfer dates. Keep your light and water on at your current address for 1 or 2 days so that you can go back and clean up once your move is completed
  4. Defrost and clean your refrigerator and stove one day before your move
  5. Find a sitter for your pets with friends or family. Animals can become confused and frightened during a move
  • Save time choose a room to pack a few items each day
  • Pack small appliances in original container or a box cushioned with wadded newsprint or bubble wrap
  • For major appliances, check with the manufacturer for special moving instructions. Have your refrigerator, washer and dryer disconnected and ready for the movers to move to your new home
  • Pack books in small boxes so they won’t be so heavy. Reinforce the bottom of the box with extra tape to prevent them from giving out
  • Mark each box with an inventory list and destination room. This way your movers will know where each box belongs at your new home
  • Always stack dishes upward when packing
  • Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box
  • Be sure to pack important and memorable documents in a separate box for example; health insurance, family records, passports, photo albums and jewelry for easy accessibility

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