The Moving Tips Checklist
for these Latter Days

Start planning your move at least 30 days before it is time to go.

This 30 day pre-move time is the perfect opportunity for improving the security in your new home.  Not only will this give you peace of mind, but it will also lower your insurance premiums.

Another great time saver is to plan where your large items need to go.  The heavier it is, the better it would be to place it towards the front.  Precious old Grandfather clocks should go as far forward as you can get them.  Don't forget to keep them as upright as possible while you are putting them into place.

In planning the rest of your packing remember the FILO principle -- First IN, Last OUT.  In other words, what you put into the front of the van or truck will always be the last thing removed.  If you are going to need it immediately at your new home then you'll want it to be the last thing you put into place.  For example, you'll probably want to have covers, tarps or pads for the heavy traffic going over your new carpet while unloading everything.  Have that be the last thing that goes into your truck and it will be the very first thing you grab when you get there.

If you are hauling a pickup truck -- or have someone driving one for you -- you can load it up with things that don't matter if they get wet, gas cans, sealed plastic cartons, outside tools, and what have you.  This again will save you time and covering.

Another thing high on your priority list is to fill out a change of address order form for the postal service.  It used to be that you could find these things conveniently placed in the post office foyer so that people with handicaps can find them easily.  

If you are moving out of town or across the country, give your employer (or employees) your new mailing address.  That neighbor you haven't spoken to in ten years?  Give them a copy too because they will become your number one source of gossip and when approached right will gladly direct those who "know" you but "don't know" you well enough to know you are moving to they know not where to your new residence.  I've had money come to me two and three years later simply because my neighbors knew where I'd gone.  Of course, if you owe money ---?

*  Let your church's version of the Elder's Quorum and Relief Society know you will be moving, even if you don't need their help. Your church's version of a clerk or secretary should be given your new address as soon as possible.  The clerk should also be able to give you the phone numbers of the officials at your new home.  By giving your new unit your exact time of arrival your move can be greatly facilitated on the other end.

*  Give your utility companies a shut off and turn on schedule.  Advance notice to these companies can save you money and give you peace of mind as well.  Don't forget to give newspaper, magazine subscription, telephone and cable companies advance notice of your move.

*  If your move is more than local ask your doctors and dentist for copies of your medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories. At least 30 days notice are needed by medical staffs to copy records.  45 days would be even better. Make sure you have their phone numbers and mailing addresses.  Ask your doctors to transfer prescriptions and for referrals to new doctors in that area.  

Two notes on that... (1) Major pharmacies like Wal-Mart, Fred's, etc. can MOVE your prescriptions effortlessly across state lines.  Just be aware that there are certain medical substances which are illegal in some states even though they are legal in the state you are leaving. (2) If you have a doctor that works for your specific needs, it may well pay you to drive up to 200 miles to keep that great relationship. 

 

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