How to Use a Moving Checklist for Home Moving Read more: How to Use a Moving Checklist for Home Moving

Home moving is a detailed undertaking and using a moving checklist helps to keep those details in order and under control. Besides packing everything you own into boxes, moving them, and unpacking the boxes there are details that need to be taken care of. Use a moving checklist to make the home moving efficient and less stressful.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

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     A Moving Checklist Starts With the Broad Picture
     Start by looking at the entire move and break down tasks as follows:
     • Create an inventory for each room - Make a list of what items go in which room. You will mark your boxes accordingly when packing.
     • List what items are needed in each room the first day. These items will go into a box or boxes labeled 'first day - unpack first'.
     • List what items will be sold at a moving sale.
     • List items that will be placed in a storage facility.
     • Begin a manila envelope (or closable folder) to put important documents. Here you will put insurance information, itinerary for traveling, any types of tickets, keys, and any bills that need to be paid after the move.
     • Start a 'To Do' list and keep it somewhere it will not be moved around. Whenever you think of something write it down so it is documented and off your mind.
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     Moving Checklist of Fine Details
     There are so many little details that need to be done when home moving. Ensure that these are on your moving checklist and check them off when completed.
     • Transfer bank accounts as needed.
     • Transfer your child's school records.
     • Pay final utility and last time bills before move.
     • Ensure utility company has move date to cancel service.
     • Notify the post office (this can be one at www.usps.com)
     • Change address on subscriptions, gyms, and other places you have a membership.
     • Order enough medications to get you through the first month in the new place and switch your pharmaceutical needs.
     • Purchase travelers check so you do not carry cash during the move.
     • Organize legal papers, manuals of utilities in the house (furnace, water heater and softener, oven, etc), and extra keys that will be handed to new owner of your home.
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     Moving Checklist for Moving Day
     Have these items ready so when moving day arrives you are organized and ready.
     • Pack a box or suitcase that is labeled 'moving day travel'. This is where you will put the travelers checks along with toiletries, a change of clothes, a couple days of medications, some food, games for the kids including ipods and keys for your new home.
     • If using a moving company create a folder containing company's name and phone number, add in the job number or tracking number, and have the check for final payment so it is ready when you arrive at your destination.
     • Assemble an 'important papers' envelope for birth certificates, medical records, car titles, etc. Some of these items may be needed right away at your new home.
     • Have a list of utilities that need to be activated at your new home. List phone numbers, who you spoke with to start service, and when service should be activated. This includes gas, electricity, cable, water, garbage pick-up, phone service, etc.
     • Know where your box labeled 'First day - unpack first' is so when you arrive at your new home you have the essentials.
     
     
     
     Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_5110907_use-moving-checklist-home-moving.html 
     
     
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