| Moving Tips
2 Weeks Before Moving
If you're shipping an automobile, plan to have the gasoline tank less than 1/2 full and make sure there is sufficient antifreeze and oil.
Plan your trip to your new destination. (Make travel accommodations, and if driving, have your car serviced.)
Return borrowed things and collect things you've loaned.
Make arrangements for servicing your appliances both at your current home and your new home. Dispose of flammables such as gasoline, matches, cleaning fluids, bleach, pressurized or aerosol cans, and ammunition. Discontinue regular services such as newspaper, trash pickup, lawn service, etc. If moving your TV antenna, make arrangements to have it taken down.
1 Week Before Moving
Arrange for payment at destination. (Unless your move is to be billed to your employer or has previous credit approval, payment by cash, certified check or money order is required before unloading.)
Transfer bank and savings accounts so you don't lose interest.
Make arrangements to discontinue your local telephone service. (Your local telephone company can help you establish phone service at your new home.) Determine which items you're taking with you. Pack these items and set aside in a designated area.
Have rugs and draperies cleaned. (Keep in protective cleaners bags.) Use up your frozen food supply, give it to a neighbor, or donate it to a food bank. Drain the fuel from lawnmowers and other power equipment.
1 Day Before Moving
Pack a box of things you'll need as soon as you arrive at your new home. (This might include non-aerosol cleaning supplies, disposable plates and cups, light tools, snacks, bathroom items and trash bags.) Take this box with you or have the driver load it last and unload first. This is usually the day packing is done. Make sure all packing services have been performed before you sign for them.
Defrost, thoroughly clean and dry refrigerator.
Moving Out Day
Be on hand when the driver arrives and throughout the loading process. (If you won't be there, make sure someone will be there to direct the movers. Make sure the driver has in writing the name and phone number of that person.) Accompany the driver during inventory. Check on the condition of your goods as they are loaded.
Make a final tour of your home. See that nothing is overlooked.
Sign the bill of lading and make sure your new address and phone number are correct. Lock all windows and doors, and turn off all switches.
Moving In Day
Arrive at your home a day ahead of time, if possible, to make sure utilities are connected and to plan placement of major items in your home. Be on hand to pay the driver with cash, traveler's check, certified check or money order prior to your goods being unloaded.
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