Moving can be an exhausting and nerve-wracking experience, but you can lessen its effect by being well organized. A comprehensive checklist should cover everything from two months before to after moving day.

Start by creating and purchasing a moving binder and purchasing necessary supplies. Next, drain all excess gas from lawnmowers, chainsaws and generators before emptying and draining their tanks.

Packing

As with any move, moving can be a complex and time-consuming process. From finding a moving company to collecting all necessary packing supplies, there’s much to keep track of during a move – creating a checklist can help keep things in order and minimize last minute chaos.

First step of any moving checklist should be organizing your home. Start by cleaning, sorting through items you no longer use and discarding any unnecessary ones. Consider donating these to charity or hosting a garage sale so as to both clear out space while making some extra cash towards the move.

Once your house is tidy, begin packing your possessions. Arrange items by room and prioritize packing non-essentials first such as winter coats, off-season clothing or books. Label boxes carefully and keep fragile items separate.

As you pack, set aside items you will need in the weeks leading up to your move. For instance, set aside toiletries and household essentials so as to ease transition into your new home. Furthermore, ensure you have enough food reserves for two weeks prior to moving – otherwise make sure to visit a local grocery store and stock up.

Before moving your lawnmower, chainsaw, or generator, drain its fuel before moving. This will prevent it from reaching the carburetor, which could potentially damage its engine while being transported. A costly repair bill would certainly not be ideal!

Make sure to take time out during these final days in your current home to appreciate them and celebrate your final memories with family and friends – or host a going-away party if appropriate! Although these last weeks of moving can be hectic, don’t make this stressful time an inconvenience!

Now that the major tasks on your moving checklist have been accomplished, you can focus on the finer points. Check out our post on what items should be remembered on moving day for quick and easy guidance.

Inventory

When planning to relocate, taking an inventory is an essential step that helps expedite packing processes, ensures all belongings arrive at their new destination safely, and provides valuable evidence should there be any need to file a moving insurance claim.

An ideal method of taking inventory is with a digital camera. Take pictures of each item you own – furniture, boxes, rugs, clothing and other household items such as furniture. Also take note of their condition, color and any damage or wear-and-tear. Once photographed, list what contents each box contained along with where you plan on placing it in your new home; color-coding systems can help make unpacking faster while keeping track of what has been packed away.

Mark each box with an easily recognizable identifier such as a number or letter to make identification easy and decrease confusion among your movers about specific items. Though taking an inventory may take more time and effort than expected, doing it properly will save time and make the relocation process simpler overall.

An inventory can help streamline the relocation process and help calculate an accurate moving cost estimate. A thorough inventory will allow you to more accurately gauge the weight of your shipment, leading to more precise quotes from moving companies.

Once your inventory is complete, be sure to compare it against what’s being transported on your mover’s waybill for accuracy and peace of mind. Doing this can speed up processing any damage or loss claims faster; alternatively you could ask your mover to conduct a quick visual inspection when they deliver your goods; additionally it would be prudent to drain fuel from power equipment before leaving home, take photos of cord connections on electronic devices so they can easily be reconnected when necessary, etc.

Moving Day

On your moving day, it is crucial that everything runs smoothly. Therefore, it is crucial that you prepare and get moving early – whether this means hiring professional movers, renting a truck, or recruiting the help of friends – the earlier the better! Make sure you order boxes and supplies such as tape, bubble wrap, permanent markers and specialty containers such as dish barrels or wardrobe boxes; additionally if taking your vehicle along be sure to measure its dimensions for entry and purchase a hitch as necessary.

If you have children, now is the time to notify their schools of your impending move and ensure student records and PTO notifications will transfer smoothly after you relocate. Also be sure to cancel or redirect utility services at both locations around your moving date – don’t forget about informing neighbors if your move involves sharing driveways or sidewalks!

On the day of your move, make sure you get up early and don’t hit snooze – this day will be full of activity and energy, and you’ll need it to complete every task on your moving checklist. Establish a strategy and focus on prioritizing key items first while thanking any helpers that assist with this endeavor. Don’t forget to thank anyone helping during this hectic event!

As you’re wrapping up, remember to clear a path so people can easily transport boxes to the moving truck and hang anything in your new home prior to moving day – this way, there will be no need to rehang items once they have left! Additionally, leaving a note or bottle of wine for new neighbors as a welcoming gesture would also be ideal! Additionally, changing addresses on driver’s license and insurance, updating auto registration, as well as notifying utilities will allow for smooth service transfer between locations.

Post-Moving

Moving can be both exciting and arduous at the same time, so to ensure everything runs smoothly it’s essential to plan and organize thoroughly. A moving checklist will keep you on track and help get the job done in an organized manner – regardless of whether or not you are crossing borders or just moving across town! This list can assist with managing all the details involved with moving.

Start by creating a moving folder or binder and start organizing all of your paperwork related to moving. This will allow you to easily reference quotes or receipts in the future and save yourself time as you search through quotes or receipts later. You could also upload your moving checklist online in Google Drive or Dropbox so it will remain safe and accessible from any location.

First, start packing away items you use less frequently such as your waffle iron and croquet set. Mark any boxes containing items of high value or that require special handling or extra insurance coverage with self-adhesive labels indicating what room each one will go in at your new home and writing their contents on each label; be sure that these are easily visible as you stack your stack.

Once the packing is complete, provide your movers with a copy of your inventory list and floor plan indicating where each box needs to be stored at your new residence. Don’t forget to tip them accordingly!

On the morning of your move, get up early and begin packing the rooms you will require immediately, such as the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Don’t forget essential items like toiletries and clothing when packing!

Before the movers leave, do a final walk-through of your home to ensure nothing was missed. Have the movers sign the inventory list so if any missing or damaged items arise they have documentation for all parties involved. Afterward, celebrate! And enjoy all that comes with living in your new place!