What's the best way to prepare for a move?
Four weeks before moving
Decide what you want to take, what you want to throw out, and what you want to donate to charity or sell.
Start using up frozen food and staples. Don't buy any more than is necessary before moving.
Start planning your trip. Make airline reservations. Book hotels and rental cars.
Arrange for important school, medical, financial, and legal records to be transferred.
Three weeks before moving
Arrange to have your pets transported or boarded. Start preparing your plants for the move.
Get back any items you have lent (and give back any items you have borrowed). Pick up any items that are being repaired.
Dispose of flammable items such as paint, aerosol cans, and cleaning fluids.
Send change of address information to the post office and other businesses.
