your home. (Or do this a day or two prior, and sleep on an air mattress for your last night.) • Have a last-minute meeting with your movers if hiring one, and make sure they know how you want things to be done. Inform them of the box labels, where each box must go, and how they should be loaded. Make sure all your items are loaded and nothing gets left behind. • Distribute your post-it notes with your contact numbers and the new address to every driver in the moving group. • Double-check every room in the house before leaving making sure nothing is left. • Turn off all light switches and lock all windows and doors. • Make sure you arrive at your new home before the movers/entourage. • Inspect your new home making sure all utilities are in working condition. • Clean up your new home while it’s still empty. Open windows and cabinet doors to let in the fresh air. • Direct your movers with unloading your boxes; show them where each box must go. • Finally, unpack what you need for the rest of the day and set up your beds and bedding while you have help.
CHOOSING AND HIRIN G AND HIRING A MOVER
The checklist above is as thorough as it gets with the weekly tasks to tick off as you go along the way. And depending on the circumstances of your move, it can change. It’s a different situation if you just move a few streets away or to a faraway new place. However, a big factor to consider is whether to hire a mover. Movers are a big help with all the items you need to pack,
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