Interactive Moving Checklist

Packing Tips from Peak Movers: Ensuring a Smooth Move in Wausau, WI

Interactive Moving Checklist

Stay organized with our comprehensive moving checklist. Download it and follow the steps to ensure a smooth move.

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  1. Create a Moving Folder: Keep all your moving documents in one place.
  2. Set a Moving Budget: Estimate your moving costs and plan your budget.
  3. Sort and Declutter: Decide what to keep, sell, donate, or discard.
  4. Research Moving Companies: Get quotes and book a reliable moving company.
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8 Weeks Before Moving

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6 Weeks Before Moving

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  1. Order Moving Supplies: Get boxes, tape, markers, and packing materials.
  2. Start Packing Non-Essentials: Pack items you don't use daily.
  3. Label Boxes: Clearly label each box with its contents and destination room.
  4. Notify Schools: Inform your children's schools about the move and arrange for records transfer.
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  1. Change Address: Update your address with the post office, banks, and other services.
  2. Schedule Utilities: Arrange for utilities to be disconnected at your old home and connected at your new one.
  3. Confirm Moving Date: Reconfirm your moving date with the moving company.
  4. Arrange for Child and Pet Care: Make plans for the care of children and pets on moving day.
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4 Weeks Before Moving

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2 Weeks Before Moving

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  1. Finish Packing: Pack the remaining items, keeping essentials for last.
  2. Plan Meals: Use up perishable food items.
  3. Dispose of Hazardous Materials: Safely dispose of items like paint, propane, and chemicals.
  4. Take Care of Repairs: Complete any minor repairs in your old home.
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  1. Pack an Essentials Box: Include items like toiletries, clothes, important documents, and snacks.
  2. Confirm Details with Movers: Reconfirm arrival time and details with the moving company.
  3. Clean the House: Clean your old home or arrange for a cleaning service.
  4. Prepare Appliances: Defrost the fridge and freezer, and prepare other appliances for the move.
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1 Week Before Moving

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Moving Day

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  1. Take Inventory: Make a list of all items being moved.
  2. Meet the Movers: Be present to oversee the loading of your items.
  3. Do a Final Walkthrough: Check all rooms, closets, and storage areas.
  4. Say Goodbye: Ensure all doors and windows are locked, and all keys are handed over.
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