8 WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVE

Contact a professional mover or truck rental and get estimates: make early reservation.
Decide what furniture stays and what furniture goes.
Use up things that can't be moved (frozen food & flammable household aerosol cleaning supplies).

6 WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVE

Inventory your possessions and determine what will be sold or donated.
Get copies of records from doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, etc. Transfer children's school records.
Get change of address kit from post office and start filling out the cards.

4 WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVE

Hold a garage sale then arrange for necessary storage.
Clean or repair any furniture, curtain, or carpet.

3 WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVE

Assemble packing materials, dolly, scissors, packing tape, bubble wrap, newspaper, rope, boxes, etc.
Begin packing items that won't be needed between now and the move.
Arrange cancellation of utilities at the current address and have them installed at the new home.
Make travel and hotel reservations.
Get car license, registration and insurance in order.

2 WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVE

Transfer all medical prescriptions to the pharmacy in your new location.
Return library books and videos, send out dry cleaning and pick up after the move.
Finish major packing, labeling boxes by contents and room destination.

2-3 DAYS BEFORE THE MOVE

Defrost refrigerator.
Have cash in hand.
Pack a weekend bag in case of delay.
Pack a "first day handy items" box: scissors, utility knife, coffee cups, kettle, paper plates & towels, coffee, beverages, soap, pencil, paper, local phone book, bath towels, toilet paper, toiletries kit.

MOVING DAY

Pick up rental truck early.
Inspect basement, attic and garage.
Turn off water, lock all doors and windows.
List every item loaded onto the truck to use for a check list as they come off.