use in the coming weeks. Label the boxes with the room the items belong to. This will make unpacking systematic. • Make a list of the items that go in each box. You could also take pictures to know where to find each item. • Decide whether you’re going to hire a moving company to help you or if you're going to do it yourself. If hiring, now is a good time to finalize the details of your big move. • Enlist the help of family and friends. Let them know when they can help you pack or unpack. • Update all personal documents to include your address. Notify your employer, banks, and insurance companies of your address change.
TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE B RE THE BIG MOVE
• Clean up every room once you’ve packed all the items in it. • Disassemble furniture you won’t use in the following days and pack or prepare for moving. • Set aside all items you won’t need, and schedule a pickup by the local Salvation Army or any organization you donate them to. If you plan a garage sale, now is the perfect time to do that. • File your leave from work for the days you’ll concentrate on the move. • Prepare a suitcase of things you’ll need on the day of your big move, like towels, toiletries, clean clothes, etc. • Check your new place's condition and ensure everything is ready for moving day. Clean up all the clutter, and check whether the switches are working and whether
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