your big move, like towels, toiletries, and clean clothes, etc. • Check the condition of your new place and make sure everything is ready for moving day. Clean up all the clutter, and check if the switches are working and whether electricity is already available. • Throw away all unneeded and unusable items, especially flammable items, such as leftover paint, spray cans, or propane. • Call up your relatives and friends who enlisted to help with the packing and moving and inform them of your schedule.
ONE WEEK BEFORE THE B RE THE BIG MOVE
• If you’re hiring a moving company, make a call to confirm details, such as time of arrival and pickup. • Draw up a timetable for moving day, including items like time to start loading boxes, where/when to stop for lunch, estimated time of arrival at the new place, etc. This will give you a sense of what to expect and prepare for on the day itself. • With the help of volunteer family and friends, finish packing all your things, leaving behind only the essential items that you’ll be using every day. • Make sure all your boxes are properly packed and numbered, color-coded by room, if possible. This will help you in the unpacking process. Make sure there are labels on the tops and sides of the boxes. • Prepare a snack bag for moving day. Make sure to bring lots of water and high-energy food to sustain your
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