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MOVING CHECKLIST:
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Provide the post office with your forwarding address two to four
weeks ahead of the move.
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Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank
of your change of address.
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Create a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who
need to be notified about your move.
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Arrange to disconnect utilities and have them connected at your new
home.
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Cancel the newspaper, or change the address so it will arrive at
your new home.
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Check insurance coverage for the items you are moving. Usually
movers only cover what they pack.
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Clean out appliances and prepare them for moving, if applicable.
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Note the weight of the goods you will have moved, since
long-distance moves are usually billed according to weight. Watch
for movers that use excessive padding to add weight.
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Check with your condo or co-op about any restrictions on using the
elevator or particular exits for moving.
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Have a “first open” box with the things you’ll need most, such as
toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors, hammer, screwdriver,
pencils and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks, and toothpaste.
Plus, if you’re moving out of town, be sure to:
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Get
copies of medical and dental records and prescriptions for your
family and your pets.
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Get
copies of children’s school records for transfer.
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Ask
friends for introductions to anyone they know in your new
neighborhood.
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Consider special car needs for pets when traveling.
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Let
a friend or relative know your route.
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Empty your safety deposit box.
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Put
plants in boxes with holes for air circulation if you’re moving in
cold weather.
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