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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,ammables,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(http://www.donationtown.org/about-us/)
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oor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,oor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.
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My son is now an ‘entrepreneur’. That’s what you’re called when you don’t have a job. | Ted Turner