Three Weeks Before You Move

Things to do three weeks before you move

3 Weeks Before You Move
		Get an itemized list of all moving related costs and review with mover, including packing, loading, special charges, insurance, vehicles (if needed), etc.
		Move valuables to safe deposit box to prevent loss during move.
		If you are packing yourself, acquire packing materials/boxes and pack items you won't need for the next month.
		If professional mover is packing your goods, schedule packing day(s) 1 or 2 days before move.
		Prepare any mowers, snow blowers, boats, snowmobiles (or other vehicles you won't be using before the move) for the move by servicing and draining gas and oil, to prevent a moving van fire.
		Repair, send out for re-upholstery, or clean furniture, drapes, carpeting as needed.
		For self moves, reserve a truck or trailer. Obtain necessary moving supplies, boxes, twine, labels, etc.
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