Three Weeks Before the Move…
- Plan to use up most food items before the move.
- Check and clear tax assessments.
- Arrange to have major appliances serviced before you move them.
- Movers can't take aerosols, flammables, corrosives, or ammunition. It's best to use them up or give them away before you move. Propane tanks must be emptied as well as lawnmower fuel tanks.
Two Weeks Before the Move…
- Make your travel reservations for the trip.
- Notify the Post Office and get a change of address form. Notify magazines to which you subscribe. Note: You must fill out a change-of-address form for each person receiving mail at your address.
- Close or transfer all charge accounts.
- Return library books and other things you've borrowed. Collect things you've loaned and items in layaway, cold storage, etc.
- Arrange to discontinue utilities and delivery services.
- Take the time to fill out the "Welcome to Your New Home" data sheet for the new owners.
- Protect your shipment from damage by disposing of cleaning fluids, acids, caustic drain cleaners, etc.