6 Weeks Before Your Move
- If using a moving company, start gathering estimates.
- Arrange to transfer school, veterinary and medical records to your new home.
- Contact your insurance agent to see if there will be any changes in your policies.
- Fill out a post office change-of-address card.
- Create a “Move File” to keep track of important information like estimates and receipts.
- FUN TIP! Research your new community by looking online or subscribing to the local newspaper. Show your kids what it has to offer to get them excited about the move.
5 Weeks Before Your Move
- Notify the companies that bill you of your new address.
- Go through each room to take inventory and decide what to get rid of.
- Start packing items you don’t use often such as dinner sets, special cookware, decorative items and artwork, non-essential clothing, photos etc.
- FUN TIP! If you plan to drive to your new location, see if there are any sightseeing opportunities along the way to make it a fun road trip.
4 Weeks Before Your Move
- If you aren’t using a moving company, reserve a rental truck.
- Plan a “Moving Sale” or donate to your local charity.
- FUN TIP! Plan a going-away party for your kids and friends.
3 Weeks Before Your Move
- Reserve any elevators, loading docks or parking areas if required.
- Notify your state’s motor vehicle bureau of your new address.
- Check secret hiding places to remove spare house keys and other valuables.
2 Weeks Before Your Move
- Arrange for your Internet, TV and Home Phone services.
- Shop www.spectrum.com for the best deals
- Pack a travel kit of critical items such as your checkbook, credit cards, ID, keys, toiletries, towels and a first aid kit.
- Arrange to have utilities turned on at your new home.
1 Week Before Your Move
- Inform family and friends of your new address.
- If necessary, take any animals to the vet for immunization.
- Have enough medication on-hand to last at least 2 weeks.
- FUN TIP! Make a plan to visit your family’s favorite local places before you leave – restaurants, parks, playgrounds etc.
Moving Day
- Show movers any items you feel need special treatment.
- Before finishing, make sure to do a final check of all closets, cabinets and storage areas for anything that may have been overlooked.
- If you are using a moving company, put a floor plan close to the entrance to help movers place furniture and boxes correctly.
Getting Settled
- Unpack only what you need for the first few days. Don’t overwhelm yourself by having too many boxes open.
- Don’t forget which day you scheduled for your Spectrum installation. Make sure to have your TV and computer unpacked so we can install cable and Internet services.
- FUN TIP! Plan a family activity away from the house to explore your new community.
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