 | 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. |
