Moving Tip #40

Double check that closets and cabinets are empty.

Moving Tip #39

Unplug all electronic appliances so that they will be at room temperature on moving day.

Moving Tip #38

Collect things you definitely want packed together and place in separate groups.

Moving Tip #37

If you are doing your own packing, make sure everything is ready to go. Upon arrival, the van operator will check to see if boxes have been properly packed.

Moving Tip #36

Point out to packers any extra-fragile items that need special attention. Mark any items you do not want packed or moved, as well as cartons you will want first when the van arrives at destination.

Moving Tip #35

Return anything borrowed from friends or neighbors, and collect things you may have loaned.

Moving Tip #34

Collect all items that are being cleaned, stored or repaired.

Moving Tip #33

Arrange for transportation of pets. Take them in the car or send via air. Consider boarding pets at a kennel near your present home until you are settled in the new city.

Moving Tip #32

Take pets to the veterinarian. Most states require health certificates and rabies inoculations. See that ID and rabies tags are securely attached to collars.

Moving Tip #31

Decide what to do with house plants. We cannot safely move your plants because they may suffer from lack of water and light as well as probable temperature changes while in the van.

Moving Tip #30

If driving, have your car serviced for the trip.

Moving Tip #29

Do not clean your upholstered furniture before moving. Moisture could cause mold if furniture is placed in storage.

Moving Tip #28

Obtain a written appraisal of antique items to verify value. Avoid waxing or oiling wooden antiques (and fine wood furniture) before moving because some products might soften the wood, making it vulnerable to imprinting from furniture pads.

Moving Tip #27

Have rugs and draperies cleaned. Leave both wrapped when they are returned from the cleaners.

Moving Tip #26

Set a date for having utilities disconnected. If possible, plan to keep utilities in service until moving day.

Moving Tip #25

Federal law requires that you dispose of flammables. Discard propane tanks from barbeque grills.

Moving Tip #24

If your car is being moved, be prepared to pick it up at a suitable destination location.

Moving Tip #23

Confirm any extra stops required to pick up or deliver goods to a location other than the main pickup or delivery points.

Moving Tip #22

Notify us if you add or subtract items from your planned move or if there are any changes in dates. Be sure to supply us with destination address and phone numbers where you can be reached.

Moving Tip #21

Prepare a list of who should be notified.

• Government: department of motor vehicles, social security, state/federal tax bureaus, city/county tax assessor, veterans administration

Moving Tip #20

Prepare a list of who should be notified. 

• Publications: newspapers, magazines, newsletters, journals

   

Moving Tip #19

Prepare a list of who should be notified.

• Services: doctor(s), dentist, accountant, lawyer, broker, insurance

Moving Tip #18

Prepare a list of who should be notified.

• Personal Accounts: pharmacy, dry cleaner, lawn service, bank, credit cards, laundry, auto finance, health club