10 Ways to Make Your Fall Open House Extra-Cozy
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Moving Checklist
Change of Address
- US Postal Service
- IRS
- Driver's License
- Social Security
- Voter Registration
- Banks/Investments/Charge Accounts
- Insurance & Doctors
- Friends & Family
- Schools
- List Item Title
1 Month Before Move
- Reserve moving truck/movers
- Get boxes, tape, & other moving necessities
- Notify Utility Companies of the date for the final meter reading
- Notify Cable Company, Security, & any other services you receive
- Begin cleaning out closets, attic, & garage
- Analyze what items can be thrown away/donated
- Start packing infrequently used items
2 Weeks Before Move
- Submit a postal change of address
- Empty the fuel from your lawnmower, power tools, etc.
- Create a room by room packing calendar to track your progress
- Assemble a folder of important information about the home for the next home owner
- Make sure all necessary repairs are complete
- Plan meals to use up refrigerated food
1-5 Days Before the Move
- Defrost your freezer & empty ice maker
- Clean refrigerator, microwave, stove top & oven
- Confirm travel/moving arrangements
- Gather & clean outdoor furniture
- Pack a suitcase for each family member with clothes & toiletries to get through the first 3 days
- Use towels, t-shirts, pillows, & blanket around breakables
- Back up all computers
- Arrange help for kids/pets for moving day
Moving Day
- Double check that all cabinets, closets, & dishwasher are empty
- Give movers a tour & any specific instructions on what to move & what not to move
- Dispose of trash
- Final cleaning
- Leave a note of your new address in the house so future can forward any remaining mail
- Take a final walk through of the house to make sure no items are left behind
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