So, you are ready to move to your new home! Exciting isn’t it? You have new opportunities in front of you, new friends to make, new places to see and a new place to call home. You get to start afresh and build your life the way you want to. As exciting as all of this might seem, moving does come with a few challenges. There is a lot of planning involved with the entire process, which can sometimes get a little bit overwhelming. So how do you ensure that you have made a good plan for your move? The answer is – making a week by week checklist.
Why Should You Make a Week by Week Moving Checklist?
A week–by–week checklist helps you keep track of everything that you need to do, without mixing up tasks or leaving anything out. Having a good moving checklist can also speed up the move, since it forces you think through the most optimal timing and way of doing things around your home.
When Is the Ideal Time to Start Your Checklist?
The ideal time to start on your checklist from seven to eight weeks before your move. This timeline gives you enough time to plan everything that you must do and fit in any new things that you might need to add, without getting too close to moving day.
The Weekly Breakdown
7 Weeks Before the Move
Your checklist at week seven should mainly include things like calling up your landlord to let them know about your move, notifying schools and workplaces about your move, creating a budget to help you with your move, and calling your professional moving company to set the moving date.
6 Weeks Before the Move
Six weeks before your move should be reserved for accounting for all the things in your home. Use this time to make an inventory of all the things that you have around your home and that you are taking along with you on your move. Also utilize time also to note down all that you need to buy before your move, like packing supplies.
5 Weeks Before the Move
Five weeks before your move, you should have all your documents and records in place. If you need new medical records for schools or work purposes, this is the time to do it. You can also use this week to search for new healthcare providers, veterinarians, and any other kind of services that you might need around your new home.
Four Weeks Before Your Move
Four weeks before your move, focus on getting all your moving boxes, and start putting in the things that you won’t need over the next few weeks. It’s ideal to sort through your storage items during this time to determine what to keep and what to toss. Also, set–up your travel arrangements during this week, so that you don’t have to worry transportation the week of your move.
2-3 Weeks Before the Move
Weeks two and three before the move are probably the most hectic and involve making sure everything is in order. Start packing your valuables during this time and labeling them accordingly.
1 Week to Go
One week before your move, you should have most of your things packed and ready to go. Make sure once again, that all the arrangements are in order and contact all the necessary people. Don’t forget to make a checklist for moving day to ensure that you are thorough and don’t leave anything behind.