• 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 strength while moving. • Have your checklists and pens ready with you in your bag. • Clean up your refrigerator, stove, and other kitchen appliances. Make sure most of the food in the fridge will be consumed by moving day. • Make sure all your items for donation/giving away are picked up or delivered to their new owners. • Check if all utilities are working properly in your new home (you will confirm during your walk through). • Prepare several pieces of post-it notes with your new address and your contact numbers to be given to your movers, or to your entourage on moving day. • Inform your utility company of your moving date so they can disconnect or transfer services, e.g., water, electricity, cable, internet and alarm, on the date after your move. • Schedule an activation or transfer of these same services
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