Smart Tips

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  • Purchase packing supplies.
  • Start packing boxes as soon as possible.
  • Sell or donate unwanted items.
  • Send "change of address" cards to: friends and relatives, magazines, credit and gas cards, insurance company, lawyer, accountant, etc. These cards are free at the post office.
  • Make arrangements to transfer: automobile and drivers' licences, medical, dental, school, pet records, eye prescriptions.
  • Settle all local tax bills.
  • Arrange for shipment of pets.
  • Reserve your moving truck from Jiffy. That way when you remove your last box from your truck, your truck is returned. No need to drive across town to return your truck and pick up your car. Just drop the truck keys into the key slot at the Jiffy office and go home.

   

One to Two Weeks Before You Move


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  • Notify utilities, telephone and cable TV. companies at both old and new addresses.
  • Set dates for disconnection and hookup.
  • Pick up loaned items, return borrowed items.
  • Pick up clothing items at dry-cleaners, tailor.
  • Close and transfer bank accounts and safety deposit boxes.
  • Check on items at repair shops.
  • Arrange a baby-sitter for moving day.

   

Two to Seven Days Before You Move

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  • Arrange for inspection and servicing of cars.
  • Drain gas from lawn mowers, etc.; discard all flammables, such as paint and gasoline.
  • Buy travellers cheques.
  • Finish packing, except those items needed for moving day.
  • Empty and defrost refrigerator and freezer.

   

One Day Before You Move

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  • Prepare box lunches, ice and beverages for moving day.
  • Pack a personal suitcase containing items you need for moving day, as well as those items you'll need first thing in your new home. Don't forget toiletries & important medicines.
  • Clean range.