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MOVING CHECK OFF LIST FULL

If you have kids, make sure they understand what’s happening and when.You’ll need to start gathering adequate wrapping and packaging for these items and inform your Ottawa mover (especially when dealing with oversized and heavy/bulky items). Identify any items that require special care and handling: such as firearms, paintings and fine art, glass or fragile cabinets, pool tables and pianos.

MOVING CHECK OFF LIST FULL

Old paint, fluorescent light bulbs, old electronics, dangerous cleaners, batteries, aerosol cans, and other items are on this list, but your municipality’s website should have the full details. Identify any hazardous household items that require special disposal or recycling.Make sure you photograph the state of everything before and after to prove it was left unchanged.

Take a look around your home and make plans to fix or repair anything that needs it – especially if you would like to get any security deposits back.Identify any large items that will need to be donated to charity or taken to the landfill.You can find more packing tips in Cassidy’s “Moving and Homeowner Tips” articles. If you’re packing yourself, start packing with any seasonal items you won’t need in the near future.Cassidy’s can deliver boxes right to your door! Get yourself some packing tape, moving boxes, packing paper and other packing materials.If the oven needs cleaning, now is a good time to do it.Return any items you may have borrowed and retrieve loaned items.This can be a great job for a family member that isn’t part of your moving crew. Make arrangements for childminding and pet sitting if needed.Put your receipts into your moving binder. Keep your receipts! Many moving expenses can be deducted from your taxes, so be diligent and keep a record of anything and everything that you would not have had to pay for if you were not moving.If you have kids, contact the new school and make arrangements to transfer records and register.Many employers offer moving bonuses or help with expenses – make sure you find out if you qualify!.Make any travel arrangements and reservations needed, especially if you’re moving to a new city.

If needed, book time off from work for moving day.

It’s important you find yourself a moving company you can trust! If you’re moving to the US you can find out more here, and if you’re moving internationally you can learn more here.

Contact your Cassidy’s representative to book your move and find out what paperwork and processes are involved, especially if you’re moving to the United States or internationally.

If a furnace, or air conditioner needs replacing, get this done as well.

However, if someone is still living there, this may not be possible.

If you have your heart set on a renovation at your new home, getting it done before you move in is ideal.

Find out when the previous residents will be leaving, and when you’ll be able to get the keys to your new home.

Get started by creating a binder or large folder for all your moving records, notes, receipts, inventory lists, contact information, and rental agreements.

Here’s a peek at what’s in the checklist… 11 or More Weeks Before You Move