Moving Checklist With Tips printable pdf download

Moving Checklist With Tips

MOVING CHECKLIST

ASSESS WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE WITH YOU - THEN

EAT, DONATE, RECYCLE, OR THROW THE REST OUT!

• Perishable foods and leftovers

• Toxic materials (batteries, paints, cleaners, propane, flammables, bleach, batteries, mercury)

• Old electronics

• Old books, cds/DVD’s, magazines and newspapers

• Metals and wood from previous home repairs or building projects

• Decorations that may not have a place in your new home

• Return borrowed things and collect things you’ve loaned

• Cash for payment/tips/miscellaneous

FOR HELP WITH DONATING YOUR GOODS, CHECK OUT

DONATION TOWN ( )

WILL YOUR LARGER ITEMS FIT THROUGH STAIRS

AND DOORWAYS IN YOUR NEW HOME?

• Couch

• Large chairs/barcaloungers

• One-piece bookshelves, bed frames, and tables

• Framed art

• Fridge

• Washer/dryer

PREP IF MOVING YOURSELF

• Pick up boxes and supplies (tape, bubble wrap, etc).

• Get prices from truck/van companies and secure an affordable rental for the day of moving.

• Ask friends or family to help pack and move your belongings.

• Sketch out the floor plan of your new home to determine placement of furnishings.

• Write out directions for items requiring special attention (chandeliers, collectibles, delicate plants, etc.).

• Place all important documents in one binder (new and old leases, floor plans, maps to your new home, etc.).

• Have copies of keys ready for any friends helping out, in case they get to your new home ahead of you.

• Take an inventory of boxes and items that will be going with you.

• Be sure to have water and at least one meal ready to serve for friends and family helping you.

• Keep bathrooms in both locations stocked with enough toilet paper and soap for the day.

Moving Checklist With Tips