Moving Checklist

搬家准备列表 | Moving Checklist

这个是 2022 年时我搬家的时候准备的搬家准备列表，包括一些需要在搬家前准备（考虑或修改）的项目

Start to clean out things you won’t bring with you.
Plan a yard sale or donate to charity
Obtain a free written move estimate
While shopping for a mover, discuss replacement cost protection and contact your homeowner insurance company to see if you are already covered
Decide if you will pack, or if you want a packing professional
Make any air, hotel and travel reservations. Also consider transporting of pets, automobiles and houseplants
Prepare a moving file to keep all your moving related expenses for tax deductions, including mover, travel, lodging and meals
Prepare a moving inventory list for all items you will pack and move with you

Call charities for pick up of unwanted clothing and furniture
If packing yourself, purchase cartons and proper packing materials from your mover. Wardrobe boxes may be available on loan on your move day
Schedule a home alarm installation
Gather personal records:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vet
- School
Transfer school records in advance to new school
Change of Address:
- Canada Post
- Health Card
- Driver’s license
- Vehicle Registration
- Insurance
- Banking
- Lawyer
- Credit Cards
- Human Resources Canada
- Revenue Canada
- Provincial Social Services
- Employer
- Magazines
- Book/CD clubs
- Newspapers
- Customer Loyalty Programs
- Mail order accounts
- Library
- Fitness & Club Memberships
- Diaper Service
- Friends and relatives
Arrangements to disconnect and connect:
- Hydro
- Cable
- Gas or Oil
- Internet
- Alarm
- Water
- Telephone
Make arrangements to Services: Appliances & Pool

Safely dispose of all hazardous materials, as it’s illegal to ship flammable, explosive or corrosive liquids and compressed gases, such as propane tanks, oily mops and rags
Fill and transfer prescriptions for family and pets, Pack them to travel with you
Prepare a floor plan of your new home and placement of furniture and personal belongings
Arrange for care of young children and pets during the busy days of packing, loading and moving in

Defrost refrigerator and freezer and allow for sufficient dry time to prevent any mildew
Clean and disconnect all major appliances
Use up or arrange for disposal of perishables
Drain gas and oil from lawnmowers and other power equipment. Cars and motorcycles should only have a 1/4 tanks of gas
Drain garden hoses
Collect valuables, including safety deposit box, and safely pack to take with you.
Pack items to be taken with you and label Do Not ove
Service vehicle and have proof of insurance in the car
Prepare a list of items you’ll need immediately at destination, such as flashlight, light bulbs, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, snack and drinks. Be sure to load it last on the truck or take it with you
Confirm travel arrangements.
Finish Packing.

Be available to check items on inventory sheet
Have cash or credit card payment ready for movers
Conduct a last minute walk through with your van driver and give any special instructions you may have
Read all utility meters
Adjust furnace, turn off lights, close windows and lock doors
Leave keys at agreed upon location for new occupants
Advise your van driver of your destination contact number and confirm delivery address and date.

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