Step 8: Home Moving Tips

The day has arrived. And although there’s bound to be a bit of sadness about leaving your old home behind, there will be just as much excitement moving into your new one. Here are some tips for a smooth move:

• Make a moving checklistthat details a plan for things that need to be done weeks before you move all the way up to moving day itself
• Plan for packingby clearly labeling boxes with the rooms in which they belong. You might even want to provide a small floorplan for the movers so they know exactly where to take them
• Make sure you get competitive quotes from reliable moving companies. Or, to save money, find out how much it would cost to hire a moving van yourself (And bribe your friends to help you)
• Cancel your cable and utilities and transfer any rented appliances(like water heater or furnace) to the new home owners. While you’re at it, make sure to have the gas, electricity, cable and phone hooked up at your new home
• Inform your key contacts– work, Canada Post, doctors, friends, pharmacy, etc… – of your change of address

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