COUNTING TO MOVING DAY:

8 Weeks Before Your Move:

• Inventory Sheets: Create an inventory sheet of all which is to be moved.
• Research Moving Options: you ‘ll need to decide if yours is a do it yourself move or if you will be using a moving company.
• Request Moving Quote: Solicit moving quotes from as many moving companies and moves are possible. There can be a large difference between rates and services within moving companies.
• Discard Unnecessary Items: Moving is a great time for ridding yourself of unnecessary items. Have a yard sale or donate unnecessary items to charity.
• Packing Material: Gather moving boxes and for your move.
• Contact Insurance Companies: you will need to contact your insurance again to cancel/ transfer your insurance policy.

4 Weeks Before Your Move:

• Start Packing: Being packing all things destined for your new location.
• Obtain Your Medical Record: Contact your doctor, Physician , Dentist and other medical specialist who may currently be retaining any of yours families medical records. Obtain these records or make plans for them to be delivered to your new medical facilities.
• Note Foods Inventory Levels: Check your cupboards, refrigerator and freezer to use up as much of your perishable food as possible.
• Small Engines : Service small engine for your move by extracting gas and oil from the machines. This will reduce that chance to catch fire during your move.
• Protect Jewelry and Valuables: Transfer jewelry and valuables to a safety deposit box so they cannot be lost or stolen during your move.

1 week Before Your Move:

• Your Change of Address: Change your address with the USPS, DMV, Financial Institute, Utilities, Government Offices, Health care service providers. Membership and Subscriptions.
• Bank Accounts: Transfer or close bank and financial accounts if changing banks. Make sure you have a money order for paying the moving company.
• Service Automobiles: If automobiles are to be driven long distance. You will want to have them serviced so you have a trouble free drive.
• Cancel Services: Notify and remaining service providers (Newspaper, Lawn service, etc.) of your move.
• Travel Items: Set aside all items you ‘ll need while travelling. Make sure these are not packed on the moving truck.
• Contact Utility Companies: Set Utility turnoff date, seek refunds and deposits and notify them of ypur new address.

Moving Day:

• Plan your Itinerary: Make plans to spend the entire day at the house or atleast until the movers are on their way. Someone will need to be around to make decisions. Make plans for kids and pets to be at a sitters for the day.
• Review the Houses: Once the house is empty, Check the entire house (closets, attic, basement, etc.) to ensure no items are left or no home issues exist.
• Double Check with Your Mover: Ensure the mover have the new property address and all of your most recent contact information should they have any question during your move.
• Vacate Your Home: Make sure utilities are off , doors and windows are locked and notify your real estate agent you have left the property.
• Questions to Ask : Where is the garage door opener? Where are the keys to the house, mailbox and other lockable area? Did you retrieve all keys from neighbors and friends?

1). Use shredded paper to protect your belongings. This is a double tip. While packing you will find documents and paper work that you no longer need. But also should not be throw into the trash for security reasons. Shred your documents and then use them to the cushions the fragile items that you want to keep in one piece.

2). Just like Goldilocks, you want to find the box that is just right! Use uniform sized boxes, not too big and not too small, and you will be able to stack them easier and it makes loading and unloading go quicker. Large boxes are tempting to pack to the brim, bit may be possible to to pick up once you have them loaded down.

3). Clear…. For soft items, such as clothes and linens, use clear trash bags. You will be able to see what is inside and unpacking will be a breeze. For smaller items use quart and gallon zip lock bags. Throw those in the top of the box for the room that they will be unpacked.

4). Electronics…..oh what a tangled web are wave! How am I going to remember what gets plugged in to what when I get where I’ m going? Take a photo of each electronics device’s map of wires”. You may even want to label them with coloured masking tape and write what goes to what. When you arrive at your destination, you now have a photo log of how to get your electronics plugged back in and online in no time.

5). Labels are the way to know. It takes just few extra moments to catalog what is in the box, but it will save your hours when you are unpacking. Write down the name of the room you want this box to be unloaded, and then a brief description of what is in the box, i.e. pots, pans,and pancake flipper.

6). Pack an OPEN FIRST box for immediate use when you get to your next home. Include a hand towel, hand soap, Kleenex, toilet paper, tooth brush, tooth paste, paper towel, Scissors, knife , bottle opener, paper plates and cups and a small first aid kit. To make sure that box is one of the first to enter the home , pack it on the truck last.

7). Have the local pizza delivery service on speed dial. You will be hungry and so will be your generous friend/s who helped you to make the move a success. 

Cheers!

TIPS FOR MOVING WITH CHILDREN:

Moving is a good reason to get rid of things you don’t want anymore. Which will also make room for new things you might get in the future! Go throw your all toys and games and group them into three piles:

First Pile: Things you want to take with you to the new home.

Second Pile: Things to toss out (broken toys and the games with missing pieces).

Third Pile: Things you don’t want but could be given away other kids.

Ask: “What Else”!

Ask your parents what else can you do to help with all the sorting and packing that needs to be done. They will appreciate your help!

Mark Your Stuff As “your’s”!

Design your own personal “seal” for making your boxes as YOUR property! As your belongings are packed, draw your “seal” on the outside of the box. Be creative you can create your own work of art to mark your belongings.

Get Ready For Your First Night!

Your first night in your new home is very special. Be sure to have your favorite pajamas, your trust blanket and stuffed toy, or your favorite book packed away in your suitcase or back pack. This will be your very own piece that you‘ll personally be in charge of to take with you to your new place to get ready for your first night in your new home!

Don’t Forget to Bring Some Entertainment!

Don’t forget to take some things for you to do on the airplane or in the car on the way to the new home, such as books, video games, action figure or crayons and paper.

TRAVEL CHECKLIST WHEN MOVING WITH YOUR PETS:

• Veterinary records, certificate and recent photos.
• Medications
• Beds (pillow, towel or other crate lines)
• Plastic bags and scoop for dogs .
• Your pets usual food and plenty of water from the home you’re leaving (changing their water sources can be disorienting and upset their stomachs)
• Food and water bowls, a can opener and re-sealable lids
• Lashe for cats and dogs
• Litter box for cats
• Cage cover for birds and rodents
• Paper towels for messes
• Toy, chew bones and treats
• Provisions for the first day at the new home

Get Tags And Lashe For Your Pets:

If you have a dog or a indoor/outdoor cat, buy or create identification tags with your new address and phone number. Be sure your pets are wearing them during travel. While you’re at it, pick up a cat leash. You will need it if you are taking a long road trip or airplane flight.

Moving Resources

MOVING TRUCK RENTALS

APEX Moving and Storage......................... (800) 643-8896 ............ www.apexmovers.com

Budget........................................................ (800) 462-8343............. www.budgettruck.com

Penske........................................................ (888) 996-5415............. www.pensketruckrental.com

Ryder.......................................................... (800) 297-9337............. www.ryder.com

U-Haul........................................................ (800) 468-4285............. www.uhaul.com

DONATION FACILITIES:

Goodwill..................................................... (800) 741-0186............... locator.goodwill.org

The Salvation Army................................... (800) 958-7825............... www.salvationaarmyusa.com

Value Village.............................................. (800) 958-7825............... www.valuevillage.com

STORAGE COMPANIES:

Public Storage........................................... (800) 906-0879............... www.publicstorage.com

Extra Space Storage.................................. (800) 586-9658............... www.pods.com

TRANSFER STATION:

Garbage /Recycling

Snohomish County................................... (425) 388-3425

http://www1.cosnohomish.wa.us/departments/public_works/divisions/solidwaste/facilities/

King County............................................. (206) 296-4466

http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/facilities/transfer.asp

Pierce County.......................................... (253) 798-2179

http://www.co-pierce.wa.us/pc/ablus/ourorg/pwu/about/solwasterecmenu.html

Below is the website if you would like to change your address online or you can visit your local post office and they will provide you with the change of net packet.

http://moverguide.usps.com

Benefits You Will Receive When You Change Your Address Online are:

·        Exclusive Mover Savings - Get Instant access to valuable coupons.

·        Safe and Secure - Safeguard your information with ID verification

·        Speed and Convenience - Save a trip to the post office

·        Email- Confirmation – Receive an immediate email confirmation and your change of address

·        MyMove.com Local Information, Tools and Offers – Make your move complete with catalog, forwarding services, neighbourhood deals and more at mymove.com



DMV CHANGE OF ADDRESS:

Below is the website if you would like to change your address online or you can fill out the paperwork provided and mail back to DMV at:

Washington State Department of Licensing

Driver Records

PO Box 9030

Olympia, WA 98507

www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicence/change.html

Administration Office: (360) 902-3900

DMCA-1017148