There’s no doubt about it, moving can be an extremely stressful time. Wrapping things up at your current home, while trying to prepare for your new location is a lot of work. Moving isn’t something that requires little to no preparation. Especially if you are getting ready for a long distance move. Good Time Moving & Storage would like to share some tips in organizing an appropriate timeline for your pending move.

What Should I Do 2 Months Before Moving?

There really isn’t a lot that can be done earlier than 8 weeks before you move. Here are some items that can be accomplished about 8 weeks before you move:

• Take a look at your freezer and make a plan to use up as much as you can.
• Start sorting through your belongings and decide what you are going to take with you.
• Decide on the moving company that will be helping you move.
• Look into what expenses might be tax deductible.

Moving in 6 Weeks?

• Plan a garage sale or donate items that you will not be taking with you.
• Start making arrangements for the utilities to be shut off at your current house.
• Make arrangements for the utilities to be turned on at your new location.
• Notify schools of your arrival. If you are moving during the summer, get your children registered for the upcoming school year.
• Get medical records from your doctors that you can take with you.

Things to Do 4 Weeks Before a Move

• If you are renting, now is a good time to let your landlord know you will be leaving.
• Now is a good time to start packing things that are non-essential to your everyday life.
• Notify any subscriptions of your new address.
• Fill out a change of address form with USPS so you don’t miss any mail that still might get sent to your old address.
• Start looking into any travel arrangements that need to be made for your move.

Checklist when Moving in 2 Weeks

• Now is the time to make any reservations that are required for your travel plans.
• Make sure there are no parking restrictions with your new place. If you are in an apartment building, check to see if you need to schedule an elevator for move in day.
• Collect all important documents and paperwork you may need or want to keep on you personally.
• If you are using your car for your travels, now is a good time to get it serviced and ready for the trip.
• Begin cleaning out your refrigerator. Get rid of anything that you can’t use before you move.
• Make appropriate arrangements for moving your pets.
• Remember to fill and transfer any prescriptions you or your family will need.

What to Pack & Do a Week Before Moving

• Make cleaning arrangements for the cleaning of the home you are leaving and the new home you will be moving into.
• Defrost your refrigerator and freezer. Give them ample time to completely dry to avoid mold and mildew problems.
• Confirm the schedule with your moving company.
• Complete final walk through of the home you are leaving.
• Confirm arrival times and schedules with the new building managers/landlords of new location.

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Making a moving schedule can help you avoid forgetting any of the important steps that moving involves. Every move is different, but hopefully this list can help you get started in organizing your move. Good Time Moving & Storage can help make your move as seamless as possible and relieve some of the stress involved with your upcoming move. Call us today!