Moving Day Tips
- Liquids in bottles should have tops securely fastened
- Any fixtures fastened to the wall, drapery tracks, etc. should not be taken - unless otherwise agreed to
- Make sure to drain the gas out of such items as out board motors and power mowers
- Purchase a small amount of picture hanging hooks for the new home
- Pack a small tool box with you for the move. i.e. hammer, screwdriver, drill, nails and a flashlight as you will almost certainly need them
- Power tools, such as lathes, saws, grinders, should be dismantled for safe moving
- Number or name all of your boxes and furniture according to the rooms they will be placed in at your new home. This will make it more efficient for the movers, and yourself, when it comes time to unpack
- Mark any articles you may require first in your new home so that they may be loaded accordingly. Be sure to pick up masking tape and a felt marker
- It is not necessary to empty dresser drawers, but remove all fragile and heavy items and all liquids
- On moving day, check attic, basement and garage to make sure all wanted items are taken, and all unwanted items are disposed of for the new owner
- Do not leave trays and/or shelving loose in your refrigerator and stove, if you are taking them with you
- Towels and pillows may be packed in dresser drawers
- Pack a separate box with enough dishes and utensils to allow you to prepare your first meal at your new home. Take it with you in your car if possible. If not, load this box last so it will be the first item unloaded at your new home
- Notify utilities when to discontinue service
- Do not overload drawers when packing items in dressers, etc
- Discard flammables - such as matches, lighter fluids, gasoline, paints, turpentine
- Check that the driveway and roads are accessible to the moving truck at your current and new house
- Arrange to transfer your bank account to your new location
- Use moving as a chance to throw away things you no longer need
- Notify school authorities so they may forward your children's school records to the new school
- Notify doctor, dentist and government offices
- Be sure to notify the Vehicle Registration Office of change of address
- Carry your valuable items like cash and jewellery personally
- If moving in hot or cold weather, items subject to extreme temperatures should be shipped under controlled conditions
- Notify Post Office of change of address
- Make arrangements in advance for all services at your new home so that all utilities are turned on for you on the day you are moving in
