D-Town’s Ultimate Moving Checklist

Moving is stressful. We’d like to make your move a little easier with a checklist to bookmark or print.

1. Lighten your load

• Get rid of anything you don’t need
• See if friends or family want anything you’re getting rid of
• Set aside items to sell and items to donate
• Consider a garage sale for neighborhood’s that allow them

 

2. Moving supplies

• Hammer and screwdrivers
• Packing paper, bubble wrap and packing tape
• Ziploc bags and Saran Wrap
• Cleaning supplies and trash bags
• Get extra boxes from local grocery or liquor stores
• See if you have original boxes for your electronics
• Home Depot and Lowe’s sell moving boxes

 

3. Early Preparation

• Research professional moving companies
• Pick the right moving day (weekends are more expensive)
• Create a moving to-do list
• Put moving tasks on your calendar
• Sort things by category
• Map out the best route to your new home
• Schedule disconnect times
• Call in any favors
• Pack decorative items a few weeks out
• Pack as much as possible ahead of time
• Begin deep cleaning projects

 

4. The week before

• Change your address at the Post Office
• Stop buying groceries
• Pack all but a week’s worth of clothes

 

5. Packing

• • Create a number system and label moving boxes
  • Use small boxes for heavy items and large boxes for light items
  • Use packing tape to prevent boxes from opening
  • Protect fragile items with packing paper, bubble wrap, or blankets
  • Pack dishes vertically Cover toiletry bottles with Saran Wrap
  • Put your storage bins and luggage to use

   

  6. Preparation

  • Finish any deep cleaning projects
  • Pack a clear plastic box with things you’ll need on-hand
  • Pack a personal overnight bag
  • Take pictures of your electronics
  • Make copies of important papers
  • Defrost your fridge at least one day before you move
  • Take pictures of your new home before moving in

   

  7. Moving Day

  • Load boxes from the same rooms together
  • Load heavy furniture into the truck first
  • Final sweep for forgotten items, emptying trash, and cleaning
  • Delegate tasks when you’re unloading the moving truck
  • Make the beds first
  • Provide food and drink to friends and family helping you