Give your forwarding address

 to the post office two to four weeks ahead of the move.

Have utilities disconnected

at your old home and connected at your new one.

Notify your bank, creditors and magazines

you subscribe to, as well as friends, relatives and business colleagues. 

Have a “first open” box with the things you’ll need

most – toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors, hammer, screwdriver,

pencils and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks and toothpaste.

Check insurance coverage for moved items.

Usually movers cover only what they pack.

Cancel newspaper delivery.