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Moving to a new place is exciting—but let’s make sure you’re totally prepared with the ultimate 100-item moving checklist! From packing essentials to settling in with style, this guide has everything you need to stay organized, reduce stress, and start your next chapter like a queen.
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Pre‑Moving Prep
1. Create a moving binder or digital folder
Keep track of receipts, contracts, and checklists in one place.
2. Set your moving date and confirm any time restrictions
Coordinate with landlords, building management, or HOA rules.
3. Hire movers or reserve a rental truck
Book early to secure your preferred date and time.
4. Gather moving supplies
Boxes, bubble wrap, tape, markers, labels, furniture blankets—don’t forget these!
5. Declutter your home
Donate, sell, or recycle items you don’t need.
6. Inventory your belongings
Take photos and list all major items for insurance or reference purposes.
7. Notify your landlord or property manager
Respect your lease’s notice period.
8. Forward your mail
Submit a change‑of‑address form at the post office or online.
9. Update billing and service addresses
Banks, subscriptions, insurance, investments—get everything switched to your new address.
10. Transfer utilities
Schedule disconnect and reconnect dates for electricity, water, gas, and internet.
11. Transfer or choose new internet and cable providers
Research providers near your new home.
12. Notify your employer
Update HR records and confirm any address‑based benefits or paperwork.
13. Organize important documents
Passports, birth certificates, social security cards—keep them in a safe, clearly labeled folder.
14. Plan pet care or child care for moving day
Make sure kids and pets are looked after for a smoother move.
15. Book cleaning services or plan DIY cleaning
Schedule before or after you move out.
16. Arrange parking permits or elevator reservations
Check moving day restrictions in condos or city zones.
17. Pack a first‑night essentials bag
Toiletries, chargers, medications, change of clothes.
18. Fill prescriptions and restock essentials
Keep a small supply to avoid last‑minute runs.
19. Label boxes by room and contents
Use color‑coding for quick unpacking.
20. Take apart furniture if necessary
Keep screws and hardware in labeled bags.
21. Defrost and clean your fridge/freezer
Do this 24–48 hours before moving.
22. Back up your devices
Computer, phone, external drives—ensure no data loss.
23. Notify friends and family
Share your new address and moving plans.
24. Update address for subscriptions
Magazines, meal kits, streaming services.
25. Do a final walkthrough of your home
Check for any items you might have missed before the move.
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