Moving always brings mixed emotions – it can be both very exciting and stressful at the same time. To help, here are some useful tips that will help make your move efficient and trouble-free.
4 to 6 Weeks before moving
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Schedule your mail to be forwarded to your new address with Canada Post.
2 to 3 Weeks before moving
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Get boxes and moving supplies
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Arrange phone service at your new home
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Take unwanted items to charity and/or dump
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Dispose of household chemicals properly (old paint, caustic cleaners, etc.). Take these to the local Toxic Waste Centre
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Arrange the return of any cable TV equipment
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Complete necessary change of address forms:
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Drivers’ license, Health cards, Insurance
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Employer, Doctor, Dentist
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Magazine subscriptions and other mailings
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Memberships, insurance
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Bank accounts, credit cards, and tax office (Canada Revenue Agency)
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If necessary, do the following:
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Make travel arrangements and reservations.
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Arrange transfer of car insurance & license plates.
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Notify kids’ schools, transfer records.
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Register at new school.
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Get copies of medical and dental records; if you have pets, get copies of veterinary records.
8 to 14 days before moving
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Return borrowed items.
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Arrange connection of utilities at new place.
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Retrieve loaned items
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Arrange disconnection of utilities at old place.
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Arrange for major appliances to be moved, if necessary
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Dispose of all flammable materials.
2 to 7 days before moving
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Determine what you can bring with you if travelling by car, plane, train, or bus.
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Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries that you’ll need the first day in your new home.
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Prepare “installed items” that you’re bringing (TV antenna or shelves*).
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Pack a special box with other essentials you’ll need for the first few days and marks this box “Do Not Move”.
The day before moving
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Take down curtains and curtain rods.
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Pack your personal belongings, except your alarm clock, necessary clothes, jewelry and bedding
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Empty, defrost and clean refrigerator; clean the stove.
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Moving day!
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Keep paperwork accessible.
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Collect all keys; keep them in a safe place.
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Strip and dismantle beds.
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Clean premises that you are leaving. Final walk-through: check all closets and cabinets
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If using a moving company, confirm the new address and delivery time with the driver
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If using a moving company, walk about with supervisor and sign inventory forms.
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Know how to reach your new landlord or superintendent.
After moving
Contact city/municipal offices to find out about garbage pickup, recycling facilities and local regulations and information.
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