| Get rid of anything you aren't bringing with you.
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| Find out where to dispose of household chemicals like old paint.
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| Make a list of everything you're bringing to your new home.
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| Find out the replacement value of all belongings, for insurance purposes.
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| Fill out a change of address form. Notify friends, family and others of your new address.
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| Fill out an IRS change of address form.
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| Get copies of your medical and dental records, if necessary.
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| Get copies of veterinary records, if necessary.
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| If you're moving out of state, find out about auto licensing and insurance.
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| If you're moving in-state, find out where and how to change your address on your driver's license.
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| Notify your kids' schools and have their records transferred to their new schools.
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| Return any cable equipment.
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| Make hotel and airline reservations if you need them.
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| 8 to 14 days before you move
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| Return library books or any other borrowed items.
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| Collect all the items you may have loaned out.
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| Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities.
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| Make arrangements to connect utilities at your new place.
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| Arrange to have major appliances prepped for the move.
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| 2 to 7 days before you move
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| Get rid of all flammables.
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| Figure out what you're bringing with you in the car or plane.
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| Arrange for removal of "installed items" you're bringing with you, like a TV antenna or shelves.
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| Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries you'll need the first day in your new home.
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| Pack a special box with other essentials you'll need for the first few days. (Make sure to mark this box "Do Not Move").
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| The day before Moving Day
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| Take down curtains and curtain rods.
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| Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 24 hours to air dry.
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| Clean and air your stove.
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| Plan your breakfast. Paper plates service is fine. Eating something on the road is better.
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| Pack your personal belongings except your alarm clock.
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| Go to sleep early. You'll be glad you did tomorrow.
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| Moving Day
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| Collect all keys to locking items. Put them in a safe place.
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| Strip the beds but leave them intact. We will dismantle them.
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| Make sure you're at home when the movers arrive, so you can sign an inventory.
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| Walk around with the crew chief while he does the inventory.
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| Make sure everything is ready for the move.
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| Keep your signed bill of lading and inventory in an easily accessible place.
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| Make sure the driver has the correct delivery address and phone number.
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| Confirm the expected delivery time with the driver.
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| Before you leave, do a final walk through of every room. Check all closets and cabinets.
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