Plan on spending entire day at house with movers. Don't leave until movers have gone. Record all utility meter readings (gas, electric, water). Stay with moving van driver to oversee inventory of goods. Give moving van driver directions to new home and numbers where you can be reached prior to delivery. Get routing information from moving van driver. Review carefully and sign bill of … [Read more...]

Defrost refrigerator/freezer. Plan simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances. Make plans for care of small children on moving day. Transfer or withdraw all funds from local banks. Separate cartons and luggage items you need for personal travel so they don't get packed on the truck. Pack a box of items you will need immediately upon arrival at your new home and have movers put … [Read more...]

Prepare auto(s) for trip to new home. Check tires and have vehicles serviced. Terminate newspaper and other delivery services at old address. Give away all plants you don't intend to move. If you're moving out of a building with elevators, arrange with management for use of elevators on move day. Schedule for appliance disconnects on moving day or the day before the move, if … [Read more...]