Moving Checklist Moving always brings mixed emotions – it can be both very exciting and stressful at the same time. To help, here are some useful tips that will help make your move efficient and trouble-free. 4 to 6 Weeks before moving • Schedule your mail to be forwarded to your new address with Canada Post. 2 to 3 Weeks before moving • Get boxes and moving supplies • Arrange phone service at your new home • Take unwanted items to charity and/or dump • Dispose of household chemicals properly (old paint, caustic cleaners, etc.). Take these to the local Toxic Waste Centre • Arrange the return of any cable TV equipment • Complete necessary change of address forms: • Drivers’ license, Health cards, Insurance • Employer, Doctor, Dentist • Magazine subscriptions and other mailings • Memberships, insurance • Bank accounts, credit cards, and tax office (Canada Customs and Revenue Agency) • If necessary, do the following: • Make travel arrangements and reservations. • Arrange transfer of car insurance & license plates. • Notify kids’ schools, transfer records. • Register at new school. • Get copies of medical and dental records; if you have pets, get copies of veterinary records. 8 to 14 days before moving • Return borrowed items. • Arrange connection of utilities at new place. • Retrieve loaned items • Arrange disconnection of utilities at old place. • Arrange for major appliances to be moved, if necessary • Dispose of all flammable materials. 2 to 7 days before moving • Determine what you can bring with you if travelling by car, plane, train, or bus. • Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries that you’ll need the first day in your new home. • Prepare “installed items” that you’re bringing (TV antenna or shelves*). • Pack a special box with other essentials you’ll need for the first few days and marks this box “Do Not Move”. The day before moving • Take down curtains and curtain rods. • Pack your personal belongings, except your alarm clock, necessary clothes, jewelry and bedding • Empty, defrost and clean refrigerator; clean the stove. Moving day! • Keep paperwork accessible. • Collect all keys; keep them in a safe place. • Strip and dismantle beds. • Clean premises that you are leaving, inspect with the landlord. • Final walk-through: check all closets and cabinets • If using a moving company, confirm the new address and delivery time with the driver • If using a moving company, walk about with supervisor and sign inventory forms. • Know how to reach your new landlord or superintendent. After moving Contact city/municipal offices to find out about garbage pick-up, recycling facilities and local regulations and information.
Posted on: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:11:11 +0000
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