With only two weeks to go it may feel like moving day will never arrive, or is a looming disaster! This is the time to do a final assessment of plans and schedules to be sure they are all in order, and begin the final stages of packing
• Make arrangements for a cleaning crew in both the old and new
homes, especially if the new location is a great distance from the original
area.
• During the next few weeks it is important to find homes for
items like houseplants that are remaining behind, and to make any special
arrangements for the care of family pets on moving day. Some animals
panic with many strangers and noises in the home and it may be a good
idea to board them at a kennel or veterinarian’s office during
the day or two that moving will take place.
• Stop grocery shopping – Unless the homeowners eat only
the freshest foods, it is important to stop filling the pantry from
this point on, and to eat as many of the heavy canned goods, or frozen
foods as possible. This is particularly true if the move is long-distance,
as it will have to be thrown or given away otherwise.
• Tackle the garage, shed, attic and basement during this period,
as lugging boxes and large items from such locations on moving day will
be exhausting and difficult. Many moving companies will also charge
extra fees if their crew must climb stairs, and both the attic and basement
will qualify for such charges.
• Prepare the vehicle(s) for travel by having them cleaned and
maintenanced. This is a good way to prevent moving day problems if a
car fails to start or presents a problem to the moving company. Many
car carrying companies require the vehicle to be completely emptied
of personal possessions before they can take it to its new location
and this is the time to make such preparations.
Weeks Eight to Six Before Moving Day
Weeks Five to Four Before Moving Day
Weeks Three to Two Before Moving Day