| 1. |
Give
your forwarding address to the post office, usually two
to four weeks ahead of the move. |
| 2. |
Notify
your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and
bank of the change of address. |
| 3. |
Develop
a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues
who need to be notified of the move. |
| 4. |
Arrange
to have utilities disconnected at your old home and connected
at your new one. |
| 6. |
Check
insurance coverage for moved items. Usually movers
only cover what they pack. |
| 7. |
Clean
out appliances and prepare them for moving, if applicable. |
| 8. |
Note
the weight of the goods you’ll have moved, since
long-distance moves are usually billed according to weight.
Watch for movers that use excessive padding to add weight. |
| 9. |
Check
with your condo or co-op about restrictions on using the
elevator or particular exits. |
| 10. |
Have
a “first open” box with the things you’ll
need most—toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors,
hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups and plates,
water, snacks, and toothpaste. |
