Handy Checklists for Moving into Your New Home

Congratulations! You're moving! There are so many things to remember. A little preplanning can make your actual moving day and first night at your new home so much more comfortable. These handy checklists will help keep you organized and your stress level as low as possible.

The two most important things to pack separately from your household goods, furniture, and belongings, are an overnight bag and an "open first" box. Make sure that the overnight bag and the most important box go into your car - not in the moving truck, UHaul, or POD.

Overnight bag:

• Sleepwear and Clothes for the next day

• Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Toiletries Soap

• Toilet Paper

• Medication (people and pet)

• Phone/Laptop Charger

• Important Documents

• Cash/Valuables

• Pet food / Leash Snacks

Open First Box:

• Lightbulbs

• Cleaning supplies and Paper Towels

• Coffee/Tea, Sugar, Quick Meals

• Kettle and Mugs/cups

• Basic Tools

• A few toys for Kids and/or Pets

• Bath Towels

On your moving out day, there are some additional things to remember. Use this checklist to minimize moving day headaches:

• Plan to be home when movers arrive

• Protect floors and carpets

• Put pets in a safe place

• Be sure all boxes are labeled accurately

• Do a final clean & dispose of any trash

• Take a final walk-through

• Leave owner manuals & household receipts

• Leave labeled keys, garage door fobs and amenity passes

• Lock doors, windows and turn off all lights