By Packers and Movers

07/07/2010
Making a moving checklist before you star packing for a move is a great idea. It ensures nothing is left underdone or left behind. Also it ensures you have everything done by the time you have shifted to your new home. Making a good checklist is an art. Learn how to make a proper checklist before start packing for your move.

Eight Weeks before Relocation: Make a folder where you can keep receipts and other documents related to the move. Start getting moving estimates from professional movers and packers companies. Explore and research the location where you are shifting to. Make sure where everything will go in the new home.

Seven Weeks before Relocation: Start gathering important paper workers and documentations such as; medical records, children’s school records, certificates, etc. Cancel any memberships you have to the organization or clubs. Get in touch with your insurance policy agent to talk about insurance requirements for your move and collect insurance documents.

Six Weeks before Relocation: Make a comprehensive list of all your valuables. Make a list of all relatives and associates you need to inform about your shift or when you are shifting to a new home. Check every room in your house and make a list of what you will carry and what you will prefer to discard. Start consuming up things you cannot transport such as food materials and cleaning supplies.

Five Weeks before Relocation: Gather packing materials of good quality. Pack items you use rarely.

Four Weeks before Relocation: Plan the utilities to be shut off on the day you leave for your new home. Reserve a professional removal company in order to make your move comfortable and hassle-free. Cancel subscriptions like newspapers, milk, internet, telephone, etc. If you have pet, decide how it will travel or be transported. Arrange a garage sale to get rid of items you will not carry with you or you will not in future.

Three Weeks before Relocation: Return library books or anything else you have borrowed from your friends or neighbors. Dispose hazardous wastes or risky materials if you have.

Two Weeks before Relocation: Contact your banks and inform them about your move and file your new address where you are shifting to. Confirm about the travel arrangements for you and your family members. Also confirm about moving transportation arrangements.

One Week before Relocation: Finishing packing of goods and label them by room mentioning contents inside the boxes. Finish last minute packing of goods and recheck your rooms if any items are left.

On the Moving Day: Check rooms, basement, and garage and make sure nothing is left behind. Leave a note on the door for the new tenants so that they can forward any letters, courier or parcels still arrive here for you.

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