Moving day is just a month away — exciting! Now, it’s time to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for all the changes the coming month will bring. Follow these tips to prepare for the big household moving day when you’re still a month out.
1. Plan your trip.
If you’re moving across state lines, it’s time to plan the route you’ll take to your new home. Book hotels and your plane ticket if you haven’t done so already (so that you can meet your moving truck at your new home). Don’t wait until the last minute to try and find hotels along the way — you don’t want to be stuck without a place to stay after an exhausting day of travel.
2. Transfer cable and internet service.
Be sure to notify your cable and internet provider of your upcoming move. If you’re moving locally, you’ll likely be able to transfer your service quickly (but you might need an appointment to have a technician come set up your equipment in your new home). If your move isn’t local, you’ll need to set up an appointment with your new cable and internet provider. Don’t wait until you’re in your new home to do this (primarily if you depend on the internet to work from home). Appointments for cable and internet can fill up quickly, so reaching out to your new provider with at least a month to spare is a smart move.
3. Start donating.
As you begin to pack up your things, think about what won’t make sense in your new home and decide what you’d like to donate, sell, or give away. You may need to schedule a donation pick-up time for more oversized items (like furniture or large clothing containers). If you’re donating to a local charity, reach out to them to schedule a pick-up time for large donation items.
4. Think about where you’ll park your moving truck on the big day.
If you have a driveway where you can easily back in your moving truck when it’s time to load up, you’re all set. However, if you live in a town where parking isn’t simple, or if you’re in an apartment building with a complicated parking situation, you may need to put some thought into where you can park your truck. Reach out to your landlord, talk to your neighbors — make sure you have a set area where you’ll be able to park when moving day arrives.
5. Reach out to your moving company.
If you haven’t already confirmed moving day details with your moving company, be sure to reach out to them a month in advance. During your call, be sure to ensure all services (whether they’re packing your belongings or just loading, transporting, and unloading the truck).
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