Four to Six Weeks Before Moving Day

• If you plan to do the packing yourself, start collecting suitable containers. You can purchase specialized containers from most moving companies, such as:
  Small cartons for heavy items (books, record albums, and tools).
  Wardrobe containers
  Large cartons for bulky items (pillows, blankets, and stuffed toys).
  Medium-sized cartons for bulkier but not so heavy items (towels, linens, and small appliances)
• Collect other packing materials :
  White paper
  Tissue paper
  Paper towels
  Non printed paper
  Newspapers
  Tape or Strong twine for sealing containers
  Scissors or Sharp knife (keep out of children's reach)
  Felt marker to mark containers
  Notebook & Pencil for listing contents
  Labels or Stickers (Available from moving company)
• Set goals and deadlines to ensure that all packing is completed by moving day. You may want to pack one room per week.
• Attach a list of contents to each carton.
• Separate and mark goods that will go into storage.
• Consider having a garage sale to dispose of unwanted items.
• If you donate clothing or household goods to charitable organizations, get receipts showing their approximate value for tax deductions?
• Remember that the cost of moving an item may be greater than replacing it.
• Begin to use up large supplies of canned goods and frozen foods. Buy only what will be used before moving.
• Places To Notify of Impending Address Change
• Utilities:
  Electric
  Gas
  Water
  Telephone
  Fuel
  Trash removal
  Professional Services :
  Doctor
  Dentist
  Accountant
  Lawyer
  Real estate Agent
  Stock broker
  Insurance Agents
  Life
  Health
  Fire
  Auto
  Boat
  Established Business Accounts :
  Credit cards
  Motor Vehicle Department
  Finance companies
  Banks
  Department stores
  Government and Public Offices
  Social Security Administration
  Federal and state income tax offices
  Publications :
  Newspapers
  Magazines
  Professional and trade
  Credit Card Companies
  Bank cards
  Oil companies
  Store cards
  Other cards
  Miscellaneous
  Relatives and friends
  Business associates
  Book and record clubs
  Schools and colleges
  Church