Countdown to Your Next Move

COUNTDOWN TO YOUR NEXT MOVE MAKE MOVING MANAGEABLE WITH THIS TO-DO LIST: 2 MONTHS BEFORE MOVE: 1. Clear out clutter – storage, yard sale, or charity YARD SALE 2. Book a moving company 3. Transfer school records if changing districts Establish folder for moving-related paperwork 1 MONTH BEFORE MOVE: 5. Stockpile moving supplies – boxes, tape, bubble wrap 6. Get written confirmation from movers Start packing infrequently used items 8. Complete change-of-address form 9. Give bank, doctor, and credit card companies your new address BANK 10. Arrange transfer of utility/cable accounts 2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE: 11. Double-check moving confirmation 12. Service car if moving long-distance 1 WEEK BEFORE MOVE: 13. Fill prescriptions 14. Pack a box of essentials for the first few days, including medications, irreplaceable valuables, and important papers to carry with you 15. Finish packing up house 2 DAYS BEFORE MOVE: 16. Re-confirm movers 17. Submit detailed instructions to moving company 18. Clean out refrigerator - defrost if you're taking it with you MOVING DAY: 19. Give movers special instructions as they work 20. Supervise load-in 21. Unpack essentials AFTER THE MOVE: 22. Unpack kitchen, then bedroom, then bathroom 23. Get rid of unwanted items as you go BIEBER 24. Enjoy your new home! INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: Midway Moving & Storage www.chicago-move.com Sources: http://www.realsimple.com/static/pdfs/moving.pdf http://moving.about.com/od/afterthemove/ht/unpack.htm http://www.homedepotmoving.com/1142/countdown-to-moving-day JUSTIN eee