{"id":345,"date":"2020-08-12T17:55:33","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T17:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truckandi.com\/what-to-do-before-the-movers-arrive-copy"},"modified":"2022-11-03T20:09:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T00:09:43","slug":"moving-day-checklist-what-to-do-after-the-movers-arrive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truckandi.com\/moving-day-checklist-what-to-do-after-the-movers-arrive\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Day Checklist: What to do After the Movers Arrive"},"content":{"rendered":"

8 weeks before your move<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Get Organized.<\/li>\n
  2. Start researching reputable movers.<\/li>\n
  3. The best way to keep your move on track is to stay prepared, buy a binder or folder to keep all of your moving info in one place.<\/li>\n
  4. Identify all of your appointments such as: getting your old utilities turned off and your new utilities turned on scheduling inspections, and enrolling your kids in a new school.<\/li>\n
  5. Keep track of furniture measurements. This ensures all of your furniture will fit into your new home.<\/li>\n
  6. Start packing your first box. This is for things you won\u2019t be using until after your move, make sure to start with non-essential items.<\/li>\n
  7. Create a room-by-room inventory. This will prevent headaches with loss and damages along with helping you know you\u2019ve packed everything.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    6 weeks before the move<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. This is the time to narrow your move down to 2 or 3 moving companies.<\/li>\n
    2. Schedule in-home estimates with a reputable moving company.<\/li>\n
    3. Continue the packing process. Make sure you are labeling your boxes with what room they go in to.<\/li>\n
    4. Reserve your movers & or storage if needed. Truck and i offers packing, moving and storage solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      4 weeks before the move<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Make sure to give yourself time to pack and don\u2019t wait until the few days right before the movers come! A handy service Truck and i offers is packing for you!<\/li>\n
      2. Request time off work for moving day. If you can, plan to take off and move on a Friday. That gives you the rest of the weekend to get yourself organized. Nice tip, right?<\/li>\n
      3. Arrange for your kids and pets to be taken care of the day of the move.<\/li>\n
      4. Plan a garage sale and donate what you don\u2019t sell.<\/li>\n
      5. Make sure you\u2019re keeping on track with packing. You don\u2019t want to be scrambling to finish packing the last few days before your move.<\/li>\n
      6. Fill out an official change-of-address form with the U.S. Post Office.<\/li>\n
      7. Make sure you are have changed your address for all relevant accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        2 weeks before<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. If you are moving major appliances, make sure that they’re clean and ready to go. Remember: Freezers need to be defrosted and you may need a professional to disconnect gas lines on particular appliances.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
        2. Work on finishing up the groceries you have and try not to buy too much food that will still be around while you move.<\/li>\n
        3. Fill prescriptions and make sure that everyone has packed medications they need in their suitcase.<\/li>\n
        4. Withdraw cash to tip the movers and make sure you have enough money on hand for any unexpected expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The week before your move<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Start disassembling big furniture items.<\/li>\n
          2. Being cleaning empty rooms.<\/li>\n
          3. Pack suitcases for everyone in your family. Make a bag with essential items everyone can live out of for a few days after the move.<\/li>\n
          4. Collect all keys and garage door openers. You\u2019ll need to hand these over to the real estate agent, new owner, or next tenant when you move out.<\/li>\n
          5. Take pictures of your empty home to prove it was in good condition when you move out.<\/li>\n
          6. Make a list of all of the things you have left to pack. Make sure you empty out all drawers in dressers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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