One Week Before You Move

Things to do one week before you move

1 Week Before You Move
		Have enough medication to last at least two weeks. Have prescriptions forwarded to a pharmacy at your new destination.
		Withdraw items and close safety deposit boxes.
		Plan simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances.
		Separate cartons and luggage items you need for personal travel so they don't get packed on the truck.
		Pack boxes of items you will need immediately upon arrival at your new home and have movers put this box on last (clearly mark box as PACK THIS LAST or UNPACK THIS FIRST) or take it with you.
		Have appliances disconnected and prepared for move.
		Set aside one room for packers and movers to work in freely.
		Arrange to have utilities turned on at new home.
		Set aside manuals and instructions for your current home for new owner.
		Do NOT disconnect your telephone until the day after loading.
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Switch utility services to new address. Inform electric, disposal, water, newspaper, magazine subscription, telephone and cable companies of your move.

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