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Get estimates from moving companies and arrange method of payment.
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Sell, give away, discard unnecessary belongings.
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Notify post office and send out change of address cards to companies to inform of
move.
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Get school records for transfer to new school.
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Check and clear tax assessments on your current property.
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Collect and send out all items to be cleaned and repaired.
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Return all items borrowed, and collect all items loaned.
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Arrange for connection and shutting off all utilities.
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Dispose of flammable items.
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Defrost and clean fridge one day before move; clean stove.
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Have meters read.
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Use up perishable food.
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Arrange to transport plants, pets, fish and perishables.
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Clean rugs and drapes.
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Arrange for work that has to be done at new home.
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Get moving company appraisals of items for future claims.
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Cancel cleaning woman, pool maintenance, window cleaners, snow removal, etc.
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Assure you have adequate insurance for goods in transit.
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Packing and Storage
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Get packing paper, pad for inventory, and marking pens.
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Boxes or containers for packing, heavy twine or masking tape.
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Empty gasoline from lawnmowers, outboard motors, etc.
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Remove batteries from toys, and appliances.
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Mark cartons clearly as to contents and room to be put in.
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Set aside things you will carry in car in carton marked "Do not load".
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Mark clearly cartons you want loaded last, unloaded first.
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Take a telephone book with you.
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Tie or tape mops, brooms, curtain rods in bundles.
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Point out and mark especially fragile or delicate items.
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Carry currency, jewellery and valuable papers yourself.
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Do not overload drawers when packing items in dressers.
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Liquids in bottles should have tops secured.
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CDs, records, cassettes and videotapes should be packed in an upright position on
their edges, not flat.
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Large mirrors, glass tabletops and valuable pictures can be crated.
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Books should be packed on edge in small boxes.
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Carton weight should not exceed 60 pounds.
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All boxes should be tied/taped securely.
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Pack lampshades in boxes by themselves.
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Do not use newspaper to pack anything; the ink rubs off.
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Do not leave shelves loose in refrigerator or stove.
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Small appliances should be wrapped and packed in the bottom of boxes.
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Do not pack cleaning products in the same box as food.
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Table lamps should be packed.
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Place heavy china items at bottom of box; all flat pieces should be placed on edge.
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Small items should be packed in a small box inside a larger one.
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Move clothes in wardrobes supplied by mover.
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Drapes can be moved in wardrobes as well.
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Do not roll mattresses or rugs; leave for mover (special cartons).
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Do not wrap articles of furniture or tie the ropes.
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Large power tools should be dismantled for moving.
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Take down any fixtures fastened to wall.
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