GTS - Checklist

Two Weeks Before the Move

Take a ruthless walk-through to determine what you really want to take
Tag the rest of it and do a car boot sale; or call a charity for pick-up
Clean out club, gym and school lockers; pick up all dry cleaning
Arrange for the disconnection or changeover of utilities
Have measurements taken of the rooms in your new residence and use floor plans to determine where everything will go
Begin packing less-used items. Number and label each box, and keep an inventory
Retrieve and return all borrowed items from neighbours & friends; return library books
Clean out the cupboards & plan remaining meals so you can pack what you don't need, and don't buy any more perishables than you have to

One Week Before the Move

Make an inventory list of all items going with you personally. Keep valuable and irreplaceable items such as jewellery and heirlooms with you, not movers
Confirm arrangements and dates with moving & storage companies
Confirm arrangements with auto & pet transportation companies
Confirm hotel, hire car or temporary housing accommodations
Start running down food in the fridge/freezer
Change your insurance policies on property, motor and medical
Disassemble furniture or other items
Be sure to check garden, sheds and lofts for all items to pack
Inform all friends & relatives of your forwarding address
Take pictures of furniture or get fabric samples for anything you will want to reference for colour or decorating before your goods are delivered to your new home.
Set aside a box of cleaning supplies and the vacuum cleaner
Begin making a "Survival Box" for the move. This should include such items as; paper, pens, stamps, envelopes, cellophane & heavy duty tape, scissors, tape measure, paper cups, carrier bags, paper plates & towels, plastic utensils, facial & toilet tissue, instant coffee or tea, cream/sugar, soap, moist wipes, aspirin, plasters, can opener, bottled water, travel alarm, torch, small tool kit, black bin liners, snacks and drinks, children's games, address book, spare car keys, phone books for the town you are leaving and your destination.

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