Weeks before:
Clean out closets & take excess to Salvation Army store or yard sale
Consider selling unneeded larger items on Craig’s List or eBay.
Clean out notebooks, magazines, and the like for recycling. Trip to dump if needed.
Begin using up pantry, fridge and freezer items.
Make 2 master address lists for change of address notifications (mail & email).
Put craft and office supplies in boxes that can be wrapped and moved as they are.
Clean out flowerpots and outdoor stuff you want movers to take.
Set aside a box for important documents (and jewelry?) you want to take with you.
Find out where to weigh cars for partial DITY move.
Days Before:
Pack change and loose money in purse or car
Use up food in the refrigerator and freezer
Continue to put like things together in preparation for movers
Take batteries out of toys, flashlights, etc. that you want packed
Call utility companies to close out current accounts
Call utility companies in new area to start accounts
Plan driving route.
Service cars (oil change, etc.) and clean ‘em up
Send out email to all contacts with new information
Leave forwarding address labels with realtor or new tentants.
Weigh cars empty
The day before:
Bring boxes for TV and computer down from the attic
Unscrew light bulbs from lamps
Shake out and/or wash rugs and floor mats
Clean out refrigerator and freezer
Take pictures down from walls
Pack cars or designate “out of bounds” area with things to take in personal vehicles
The day of:
Tape a change of address card inside the mailbox for various postal carriers
Weigh cars full
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