The ‘to do’ lists timeline are starting to run thin as the moving date quickly approaches. The moving day preparations include following the budgeting, making arrangements, and getting organized is a lot. It is common to have details overlooked or forgotten in the middle of the chaos. To remind you about details that are often forgotten during your next move as we at Excalibur Moving & Storage would to help you avoid some of that last-minute stress.
Hardware, Extra Odds & End Need to Be Packed
Including the lock and keys for the gate, curtain rods, TV wall mounts, hardware for the full-length mirror and so on, make certain everything is packed is vital. Ensure to go from room to room and get all the hardware that may have been overlooked, excluding the permanent fixtures that will belong to the new occupants. To help stay organized, label plastic bags with the various hardware. To keep you from not having go through the hassle of mailing it back that is a common occurrence, leave the garage door opener behind.
Collect All Personal Records & Documents
Retrieve physical files from doctors, dentists, therapists, veterinarians, schools, and other professionals possessing personal records, you will either need to have your files transferred to the new professionals. Medical records you should have include procedures or surgeries and prescriptions, the kids’ school records, and other pertinent information for you, family, and pets need to be retrieved. All that should be aware of address change and you forwarding address setup, make certain any IRS, DMV, post office or other government entities. Even as you travel until they can be securely stored and handed out to the appropriate offices, any physical copies given should be kept with you during the move.
Cancel Local Memberships if Moving to New Neighborhood
To ensure you save your cash, take care of your membership cancellations 6 weeks before your move if you are moving to a new neighborhood. To help ensure it is done before you leave, most places request a written 30-day notice for cancelling and doing it 6 weeks in advance. Make certain the correct address is in their system, update the new address on your automated monthly subscriptions, online shopping, bills, and other services.
Plan the Travel to Your New House
The spiraling of tasks seems to be never-ending because moves are often rushed towards the very end. Because of the distractions that come with moving, many people tend to neglect the travel plans of getting from the old house to the new one. In addition to booking the accommodations, depending on the travel method, many people forget to pack a “first night” bag or enough luggage for the traveling. Make arrangements for your pets and auto-transports in advance should be take care of as well and be sure to collect personal documents, IDs, passports, and other official documents.
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Let Excalibur Moving & Storage ease the burdens and take care of the packing, unpacking, loading and unloading, as well as transport to ensure an efficient move to help you better plan and make your next move a smooth one.
