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Move on a weekday
if you can, when banks, utilities and government offices are
open.
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Order preprinted
address labels with your new address as soon as you know it. It
makes the change-of-address process much easier.
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Never make a move
without wardrobe boxes! Not only can you move clothes directly
from the closet, but there's room on the bottom of the box for
shoes, throw pillows and linens.
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Keep a utility log
to check service-transfer dates. If you're moving locally, leave
the power and water on at your old address a few extra days so
you can go back and clean up after your move.
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Pack items you
know you'll need (sheets, towels, toiletries, tissues and a
change of clothes) in your clothes hamper on moving day and
you'll know just where to find them at your new place!
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Put plastic bags
around the hoses of your washing machine and secure them with
rubber bands to prevent leakage in transit.
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Choose a
"packing room" ahead of time and box up a few things
each day.
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Wrap lamp shades
separately with clean, non-printed packing paper. Put two or
three in a large U-Haul box. They'll stay clean and won't get
crushed.
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To save time, rent
a carpet shampooer at the same time you rent your truck.
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Mark each box with
its contents and destination room. That way, you and your
helpers will know where each box belongs at your new home.
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If moving locally,
you may want your pets to spend moving day with a friend.
Animals can become confused and frightened during a move.
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Load houseplants
last and unload them first.
