Moving is among one of the most stressful events in your life. However, the good news is that some of that stress can be avoided. With some advanced planning you can ensure that your moving process is as smooth as possible.
Five to Eight Weeks Before The Move - When moving day is about two months away, it is time for serious planning. Get written estimates from various moving companies. Check with several to make sure you get the best deal. Look into any tax deductions that might apply to your move and learn what paperwork you need to keep track of for tax purposes. Request your health records from all doctors and vets that your family has used and prepare them for your new health care providers. Make sure you have any official paperwork you may need to secure locally like vaccination records from the health department or birth certificates.
Do not forget to talk to your insurance agent to see if you will need to make any adjustments to your policies. Begin to compile a list of valuable items that you may want to ship separately. You will also want to be looking for boxes and other packing supplies so that you can be as ready for the move as possible. If you have items that you do not use often then you might want to start packing them to save yourself time and trouble later.
2-4 Weeks Before You Move - This is when you need to really start to get serious about preparing for your move. Be sure that you speak with the post office about changing your address as well as getting in touch with your current utility companies to ensure that they have the correct turn off date. Spend time deciding what you you are going to do with your live plants and perishable foods.
Additionally, get rid of any flammables or poisons that cannot be moved. You should also begin to investigate what it is going to take to transfer your car registration to you new state. Be sure that you spend some time at you bank either closing or transferring your essential accounts. Do not forget to start cleaning out your fridge of all the food that you have on hand!
The Week of the Move - Confirm your movers arrival time and date as well as any stipulations that you need to fulfill for them to be able to move your belongings (i.e. packing requirements, deposits, etc.). Additionally, be sure that you have a copy of your good faith estimate hand should you need it for your move.
Don't forget to let all of your friends and family members know where you are moving. That's easy today thanks to email, but don't overlook those without email access. Be sure to drain and defrost your refrigerator and drain water from all other applicable appliances.
Moving In - Moving out of your old home is half of the battle. Moving into your new one can be stressful as well. There are many things you need to do, but stick with the essentials at first so you don't become overwhelmed. Check to make sure the utilities are turned on and functioning properly and give the house a quick going over before bring all of your belongings inside.
Make sure your appliances are in proper working order. You especially want to make sure your refrigerator is working before you go out and buy food. Be present when the movers arrive at your new house so you can instruct them on furniture placement and check your belongings for damage. - 30331
Five to Eight Weeks Before The Move - When moving day is about two months away, it is time for serious planning. Get written estimates from various moving companies. Check with several to make sure you get the best deal. Look into any tax deductions that might apply to your move and learn what paperwork you need to keep track of for tax purposes. Request your health records from all doctors and vets that your family has used and prepare them for your new health care providers. Make sure you have any official paperwork you may need to secure locally like vaccination records from the health department or birth certificates.
Do not forget to talk to your insurance agent to see if you will need to make any adjustments to your policies. Begin to compile a list of valuable items that you may want to ship separately. You will also want to be looking for boxes and other packing supplies so that you can be as ready for the move as possible. If you have items that you do not use often then you might want to start packing them to save yourself time and trouble later.
2-4 Weeks Before You Move - This is when you need to really start to get serious about preparing for your move. Be sure that you speak with the post office about changing your address as well as getting in touch with your current utility companies to ensure that they have the correct turn off date. Spend time deciding what you you are going to do with your live plants and perishable foods.
Additionally, get rid of any flammables or poisons that cannot be moved. You should also begin to investigate what it is going to take to transfer your car registration to you new state. Be sure that you spend some time at you bank either closing or transferring your essential accounts. Do not forget to start cleaning out your fridge of all the food that you have on hand!
The Week of the Move - Confirm your movers arrival time and date as well as any stipulations that you need to fulfill for them to be able to move your belongings (i.e. packing requirements, deposits, etc.). Additionally, be sure that you have a copy of your good faith estimate hand should you need it for your move.
Don't forget to let all of your friends and family members know where you are moving. That's easy today thanks to email, but don't overlook those without email access. Be sure to drain and defrost your refrigerator and drain water from all other applicable appliances.
Moving In - Moving out of your old home is half of the battle. Moving into your new one can be stressful as well. There are many things you need to do, but stick with the essentials at first so you don't become overwhelmed. Check to make sure the utilities are turned on and functioning properly and give the house a quick going over before bring all of your belongings inside.
Make sure your appliances are in proper working order. You especially want to make sure your refrigerator is working before you go out and buy food. Be present when the movers arrive at your new house so you can instruct them on furniture placement and check your belongings for damage. - 30331
About the Author:
Author: J. Dyess has been in the Texas Electricity business segment for the past 7 years and published many articles on Texas Electric news.
