Planning a move can be overwhelming, but with our 8-week Move Planner, we’ve got you covered every step of the way. This detailed guide will help you manage your time effectively, ensuring that everything is ready for your moving day.

8 Weeks Before the Move:

1. Create a Moving Plan:
   • Set a moving date.
   • Determine if you need professional movers or if you’ll handle the move yourself.
   • Create a moving budget and start gathering moving supplies.
2. Declutter:
   • Go through each room and decide what to keep, donate, or discard.
   • Hold a garage sale or donate items to charity.
3. Notify Important Parties:
   • Inform your landlord (if renting) or real estate agent (if buying/selling).
   • Start notifying utilities, subscriptions, and services of your address change.

7 Weeks Before the Move:

1. Begin Packing:
   • Start with non-essential items (e.g., seasonal clothing, books).
   • Label boxes clearly with contents and destination room.
2. Hire Movers:
   • If using professional movers, book them now.

6 Weeks Before the Move:

1. Continue Packing:
   • Pack up less frequently used items, such as décor and out-of-season clothing.
   • Create a packing inventory list.
2. Address Change:
   • Submit a change of address form to the postal service.
   • Notify banks, insurance companies, and other relevant organizations.

5 Weeks Before the Move:

1. Plan for Special Items:
   • Make arrangements for transporting valuable or fragile items.
   • Consider disassembling large furniture and keeping track of hardware.
2. Finalize Moving Details:
   • Confirm moving dates and times with your movers.
   • Review moving insurance options.

4 Weeks Before the Move:

1. Pack Essentials:
   • Pack essential items you’ll need immediately, such as toiletries and a few days’ worth of clothing.
   • Prepare a “first-night” box with basic necessities for when you arrive at your new home.
2. Notify Utilities:
   • Schedule disconnection of utilities at your old home and connection at your new home.

3 Weeks Before the Move:

1. Confirm Arrangements:
   • Double-check moving details with the moving company or rental service.
   • Confirm dates for utility connections and disconnections.
2. Clean and Organize:
   • Clean your current home and make any necessary repairs.
   • Organize important documents, and keep them in a safe, accessible place.

2 Weeks Before the Move:

1. Finish Packing:
   • Pack the majority of your belongings, leaving out only daily essentials.
   • Double-check that all boxes are labeled and inventory lists are updated.
2. Prepare for Moving Day:
   • Create a moving day plan, including routes and timelines.
   • Arrange for help with childcare or pet care on the moving day if needed.

1 Week Before the Move:

1. Final Preparations:
   • Pack up any remaining items and finalize your moving essentials box.
   • Confirm all details with the moving company or rental service.
2. Clean Out Pantry:
   • Use up or dispose of perishable food items.
   • Clean out and defrost the refrigerator and freezer.

Moving Day:

1. Supervise the Move:
   • Be present to oversee the packing and loading process.
   • Ensure all boxes are loaded and nothing is left behind.
2. Final Checks:
   • Do a final walkthrough of your old home to ensure nothing is overlooked.
   • Lock doors and windows, and hand over keys if necessary.
3. Settle into Your New Home:
   • Unpack essential items first and start setting up your new space.
   • Take time to check that utilities and services are functioning properly.

Following this planner should help streamline your moving process and make the transition as smooth as possible!