One Month Before Move
Arrange for moving your furniture and personal belongings either by hiring a moving company or renting a truck.
Accumulate moving supplies such as boxes, tape, rope, and anything else you might need.
Plan your travel route if you are driving to your new home.
Some moving expenses are tax deductible, so you should save all moving related expenses including meals, lodging, and gasoline.
Develop a plan for packing such as packing last the things you use the most.
Notify the Post Office of your move by using the Change of Address form.
Notify friends, family, and businesses of your move.
Notify federal and state taxing authorities or any other government agency needed.
Two Weeks Before Move
Notify utilities like gas, electric, water, cable TV, and phone companies. Arrange for services at the new address.
Notify long distance phone company and arrange for service at your new address.
Have your car serviced if you are driving to your new home.
Recruit people to help you on the moving day.
Arrange for someone to take care of pets during move.
Confirm moving company or rental truck arrangements.
If leaving the city, notify your bank about moving.
One Day Before Move
Keep moving materials separate so they don't get packed until you are finished.
Pick up rental truck if you are doing it yourself.
Fill up your car with gas and check oil and tires.
Tips on Packing
A substantial amount of money can be saved by packing your household goods. To insure safety for your belongings, care should be undertaken to pack properly.
Use strong containers, in good condition, that can be sealed with strapping tape. These can be purchased locally from moving companies.
Keep in mind what the box will weigh after it is loaded. 40 to 50 pounds is considered the maximum.
Empty spaces in boxes should be filled with crumpled newspaper or bubble wrap to keep things from shifting in transit.
Books should be stacked on end and generally in smaller boxes than other things due to their weight.
Label each box after packing, first, so that the movers will know which room to put it in and secondly, to help you to prioritize which ones need to be opened first.
Remove all breakables from drawers before moving furniture.
Don't pack valuables such as jewelry, collections, checks or savings books.
Packing takes longer then you expect so allow plenty of time. Pack items that aren't frequently used first and unpack them last.
Organization in packing will save you hours of time and frustration in the long run.
Items that are no longer wanted can be donated to charity and you may be eligible for a tax deduction.
For more moving information visit the US Post Office website.
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