Getting organized is the name of the game when your moving date is just weeks away. So M & E Transportation has put together this handy time table so you can make sure you do the items necessary to make your moving process as smooth as possible.
4 Weeks Before
- Contact M & E Transportation for your free, no obligation estimate.
- Notify the Post office of your new address and send change-of-address cards to friends, relatives and periodicals. You can do so on-line at http://www.usps.com
- Arrange for any repairs or installations in your new home.
- Obtain forms for transferring drivers license(s) and applying for credit.
- Notify school(s) of children's transfer. Check into pre-registration procedures for the new schools.
3 Weeks Before
- Send drapes, carpets, furniture for repairs or cleaning.
- Arrange to have utilities, appliances and telephone disconnected and arrange for utility and telephone
hook-up in your new home.
- Obtain dental and medical records to take with you.
- If you are planning on packing yourself, now is a good time to start!
- Make any travel arrangements, including interim hotel reservations and car rental.
- Decide what to move and what to give away. Have a garage sale!
2 Weeks Before
- Return library books and anything borrowed from friends or neighbors.
- Relax! Take the family for a farewell drive to some of the places you've loved. Have a "going away" party
for the kids and their friends.
- Take care of bills, stocks and investments.
- Take pet(s) to veterinarian for immunization and preparation for trip.
- Pay and pick up any store layaways or items that are being cleaned, stored or repaired.
- Arrange for the transfer of any bank or other accounts.
- Drain oil and gasoline from power equipment.
- Have car prepared for the trip. Check tires, brakes, windshield wipers, etc.
1 Week Before
- Transfer prescriptions.
- Arrange for delivery services to be discontinued - newspapers, etc.
- Start gathering those items to take with you on your trip.
Just Days Before
- Pack luggage.
- Defrost and dry refrigerator and freezer to be moved.
- Obtain cash or travelers checks for trip expenses.
- Pack immediate needs such as coffee pot, a few dishes, pots and pans, towels, soap and bedding.
- Complete any packing you are doing yourself!
Remember, if you have any questions regarding moving, contact M & E Transportation. We're more than happy to help! |