Two Months Before
- Inventory Assessment: Create a detailed inventory of all items to move.
- Budget Planning: Set a budget for moving expenses.
- Research: Thoroughly vet moving companies, including insurance coverage and services offered.
- Declutter:Begin sorting items into keep, sell, donate, or discard categories.
Six Weeks Before
- Supplies:Purchase high-quality moving boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and specialty
containers. - Measurements: Take measurements of large furniture to ensure it fits through doorways.
- Notifications: Start changing your address with banks, subscriptions, and government agencies.
One Month Before
- Packing Schedule: Develop a packing schedule, starting with rarely used items.
- Service Transfers: Schedule utility and service transfers to your new home.
- Important Documents: Gather and securely pack important documents (passports, birth certificates, insurance policies).
Three Weeks Before
- Valuables: Plan for the transport of jewelry and other valuables.
- Packing: Continue packing, labeling each box with its contents and designated room.
- Dispose of Hazardous Materials: Properly dispose of or give away items that cannot be moved, such as paint and chemicals.
Two Weeks Before
- Confirm Moving Details: Double-check arrangements with your moving company.
- Prepare Appliances: Begin cleaning and preparing large appliances for the move.
- Begin Living Off Essentials: Start using disposable utensils and plates to reduce kitchen packing.
One Week Before
- Final Packing: Finish packing all items, except for an essentials box.
- Essentials Box: Pack a box of essentials for the first night in your new home.
- Farewells: Plan visits or gatherings to say goodbye to neighbors and friends.
Moving Day
- Early Start: Begin the day early to ensure you’re ready when the movers arrive.
- Final Walkthrough: Check every room, closet, and cabinet one last time.
- Essentials Bag: Keep your essentials bag with you (medications, chargers, snacks, documents).
During the Move
- Inventory Check:As items are being loaded, check them off your inventory list to ensure nothing is left behind.
- Important Items: Keep important documents, valuables, and essentials with you.
- Final Inspection: Do a final walkthrough with the movers to confirm all items are loaded.
After the Move
- Utility Checks: Ensure all utilities are working in your new home.
- Unpack Essentials: Unpack your essentials box first to cover immediate needs.
- Inspect Delivered Items: Check for any damaged or missing items as you unpack.
- Update Address: Make sure all address changes are complete with any pending institutions.
- Explore: Familiarize yourself with the neighborhood and local amenities