2. Two Weeks Before Moving

General Tips 

• Inform gas, electric, water, cable, local telephone and waste removal services of your move. Sign up for services at your new address

• Recruit moving-day help

• Confirm travel reservation

• Arrange to close or transfer your bank account, if appropriate

• Pack a bag of personal items you'll need during the move (change of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps, food, and drinks). Keep it in an easy-to-find place when you pack

• Keep a medical kit accessible

• If you have children, pack a bag of games and activities for the trip

Packing Tips

Keep the following supplies and accessories on hand:

• All types of boxes
• Bubble wrap or other cushioning material
• Marking pens
• Tape measure
• Furniture pads or old blankets
• Packing tape and scissors
• Money and credit cards
• Label each box with the room in the new home to which it should be delivered
• Number the boxes and keep a list of what is in each box
• Clearly mark fragile items by using marker pen or fragile sealing tape