Moving Checklist
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Cable
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Internet
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Phone/Cell
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Electric
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Gas
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Water
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Sewer
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Trash
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Landscaping
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House Cleaning
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Pest Control
Services to cancel/transfer
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Purge unused items
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Reserve truck or movers
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Reserve storage if needed
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Pack infrequently used items ahead of time
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Start a family "move kit" for first night in new home
Packing and Storage
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US Postal service
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Drivers license
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IRS
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Social security
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Voter registration
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Banks
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Loans
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Investments
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Credit cards
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Store credit cards
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Paypal
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Automated payments
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Place of employment
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Insurance
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Doctors
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Schools
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Friends & family
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Subscriptions
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Associations
Change of Address
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Keep personal & financial documents in one box
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Update medical records
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Notify old & new schools & arrange transfer
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Keep keys, garage openers in bag for new owners
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Keep a folder with warranties & manuals for new owners
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Plan meals to use up the food you have left ​
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Save moving receipts
Organize
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Arrange help for kids or pets for the day
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Have cash to tip movers
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Final cleaning
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Dispose of trash
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Run garbage disposal
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Final walk through
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Raise/Lower thermostat
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Turn off water heater
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Lower shades
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Lock all doors & windows