• Finally, unpack what you need for the rest of the day and set up your beds and beddings while you have help. However, don't start unpacking until all the items have been moved so everything is moved in a timely manner.
POST MOVING DAY • Clean the entire house, including cabinets, your
refrigerator, stove, and other kitchen appliances. This is especially important if you were renting or lived in base housing. • 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. • Turn in all keys and garage door openers.
CHOOSING AND HIRIN G AND HIRING A MOVER
The checklist above is as thorough as it gets, with the weekly tasks to mark off as you go along the way. 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, load, and transport over a long distance. If you’re bringing several rooms of furniture and a family load of personal possessions, hiring a moving company will decidedly be the practical choice. With intrastate moves costing an average of $2,000-$4000, and interstate moves averaging $8,000-$10,000, you need to consider all your moving options carefully (including whether you might want to drive or ship off your car in advance). We recommend that you get at least three to four bids from different moving companies before you decide who to work with. That will ensure you get a fair price — and maybe even a good deal out of it.
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