Moving to a new home can be quite stressful. The key to a successful move is planning, organization and control. Below is a timeline that should help your move go smoothly.
EIGHT WEEKS PRIOR TO MOVING DAY:
Inform the following of your change of address:
Banks and credit card companies
Insurance companies
Friends and Family
Doctors / Dentists
•· r Reserve a moving truck
•· Remove clutter : have a garage sale / donate to charity
Sta StStart a file for all your moving paperwork
SIX WEEKS BEFORE:
Schedule disconnect AND connection of Utilities Be sure to disconnect the day after you leave and connect the day before you arrive.
| UTILITIES | DISCONNECT DATE | CONNECT DATE |
| Water | | |
| Hydro | | |
| Electricity | | |
| Heat | | |
| Gas | | |
| Cable | | |
| Internet | | |
| Newspaper | | |
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• Obtain packing materials
• Start packing items you will not need (ie: winter / summer clothes, china...
FOUR WEEKS BEFORE:
• Create a box/bin of essential items you will need right away at the new house
LABEL THE BOX: LOAD LAST / FIRST TO UNPACK| ITEMS | PACKED |
| Bedding | |
| Towels | |
| Toiletries ie:/soap, toilet paper, etc. | |
| First Aid Box | |
| Light Blubs | |
| Tools ie/hammer/screwdriver/pliers | |
| Flashlights | |
| phonebook | |
| Paper plates/cups/ plastic cutlery | |
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• Send out notification cards with your new address on them
TWO WEEKS BEFORE:
• Confirm moving truck
• Plan your meals for your last week to empty out the fridge/freezer
• Pack most of your other household items
• Leave some cleaning supplies handy
• Label boxes indicating the basic contents and what room it belongs in
ONE WEEK BEFORE:
• Drain water hoses
• Drain gas from power mowers/snow blowers
• Notify friends/neighbours of your new contact information
• Label boxes indicating the basic contents and what room it belongs in
ONE DAY BEFORE:
• Defrost fridge / freezer
• Disconnect major appliances
• Put aside any items that will travel in your cars so they will not be loaded in the truck
• Dismantle beds and other large furniture
MOVING DAY:
• Pick up keys for your new home from your lawyer
• Note utility meter readings
• Check every room, closet and cabinet to insure everything is loaded
• Leave behind any manuals the new owners may need
• Start loading the truck
• Leave time to clean your current home after you move your stuff out and for your new home before you move in
