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2.  Hire a Mover

3.  If needed get moving boxes and other supplies such as tape, Bubble Wrap, and permanent markers. Don’t forget specialty containers, such as dish barrels or wardrobe boxes. Start packing!

4.  Will you be storing your furniture? If you're moving across state lines, it's best to store your belongings near your new home, not your old one. That way, if you need something you might be able to get it quickly and easily.

5.  Schedule repair or renovation work ahead of time

6.  Get your new utility accounts. A couple of weeks before the move, you'll want to contact your local utility companies (telephone, electricity, cable, gas, water) and inform them of your move. Arrange to have these services cut off at the end of moving day (if you're moving in the afternoon, it would be nice to be able to drink water and use the bathroom, not to mention the telephone). Don't forget to arrange the hookup of utilities to your new home.

7.  Discontinue delivery services. Two weeks before your move, you'll want to set the day to discontinue your delivery services, like newspapers, dry cleaning, or laundry.

8.  Change-of-address cards. Also, around two weeks before your move, you'll have to fill out and mail your change-of-address cards. Your local post office can give you some cards to fill out, or you may want to have change-of-address cards preprinted. If you receive Federal Express or UPS packages for your home-based business, you'll want to inform these companies of your change of address as well.


9.  Organize school records. Go to your children’s school and arrange for their records to be transferred to their new school district.

10.  Pets: your new town (or condo or co-op) may have restrictions on the number of dogs or cats that can live at one residence. If this might be a problem for you, check with your new city or village council. If you have an outside pet you may need to check the fencing.