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PRE-MOVE |
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Get estimates from moving companies and arrange method of payment. |
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Sell, give away, discard unnecessary belongings. |
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Notify post office and send out change of address cards to companies to inform of move. |
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Get school records for transfer to new school. |
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Check and clear tax assessments on your current property. |
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Collect and send out all items to be cleaned and repaired. |
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Return all items borrowed, and collect all items loaned. |
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Arrange for connection and shutting off all utilities. |
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Dispose of flammable items. |
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Defrost and clean fridge one day before move; clean stove. |
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Have meters read. |
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Use up perishable food. |
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Arrange to transport plants, pets, fish and perishables. |
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Clean rugs and drapes. |
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Arrange for work that has to be done at new home. |
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Get moving company appraisals of items for future claims. |
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Cancel cleaning woman, pool maintenance, window cleaners, snow removal, etc. |
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Assure you have adequate insurance for goods in transit. |
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PACKING AND STORAGE |
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Get packing paper, pad for inventory, and marking pens. |
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Boxes or containers for packing heavy twine or masking tape. |
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Empty gasoline from lawnmowers, outboard motors, etc. |
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Remove batteries from toys, and appliances. |
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Mark cartons clearly as to contents and room to be put in. |
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Set aside things you will carry in car in carton marked "Do not load". |
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Mark clearly cartons you want loaded last, unloaded first. |
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Take a telephone book with you. |
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Tie or tape mops, brooms, curtain rods in bundles. |
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Point out and mark especially fragile or delicate items. |
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Carry currency, jewellery and valuable papers yourself. |
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Do not overload drawers when packing items in dressers. |
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Liquids in bottles should have tops secured. |
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CDs, records cassettes and videotapes should be packed in an upright position on their edges not flat. |
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Large mirrors, glass tabletops and valuable pictures can be crated. |
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Books should be packed on edge in small boxes. |
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Carton weight should not exceed 60 pounds. |
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All boxes should be tied/taped securely. |
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Pack lampshades in boxes by themselves. |
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Do not use newspaper to pack anything; the ink rubs off. |
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Do not leave shelves loose in refrigerator or stove. |
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Small appliances should be wrapped and packed in the bottom of boxes. |
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Do not pack cleaning products in the same box as food. |
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Table lamps should be packed. |
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Place heavy china items at bottom of box; all flat pieces should be placed on edge. |
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Small items should be packed in a small box inside larger one. |
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Move clothes in wardrobes supplied by mover. |
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Drapes can be moved in wardrobes as well. |
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Do not roll mattresses or rugs; leave for mover (special cartons). |
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Do not wrap articles of furniture or tie the ropes. |
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Large power tools should be dismantled for moving. |
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Take down any fixtures fastened to wall. |
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ARRIVING |
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Have children and pets elsewhere, if possible. |
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Check off numbered boxes. |
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Check each carton for damaged articles. |
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List claims for lost or damaged articles. |
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Pay movers. |
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Check supply of heating fuel. |
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Get appliances hooked up. |
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Get utilities turned on meters read. |
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Get kitchen and bedrooms set up first. |
