Metro Moving and Delivery Service in East Peoria, IL is your dependable partner when it comes to moving. Avoid headaches and prepare for the big day with these easy tips:
- Make reservations for movers two to four weeks before your expected move date.
- For large appliances, check your owner's manuals for any special moving instructions.
- Don't attempt to get rid of your children's favorite things before the move, even if it simplifies moving. Kids sometimes have a tough time dealing with the change of the move itself.
- As you take apart furniture and other items, tape all parts to the main base.
- By law, a moving company can't transport hazardous materials such as gasoline, bottled gases, and other flammables such as ammunition or explosives. Plan ahead for these items.
- Clean out closets, the attic, and the basement as soon as you decide it's time to move.
- Two weeks prior to your move, don't forget to transfer school records.
- Make a "survival closet" of things for the last cleanup before you move out – brooms, dust cloths, dustpans, and mops.
- Remember to stock up on snacks for your move day.
- Schedule disconnect times about a week before your move day – you don't want to have to pay for cable, phone, and utilities beyond move day!
- Cancel newspapers, cable, pest control, cleaning help, and lawn services about a week before the move.
- Mail in your change of address forms a week before your move date.
- Clean your stove and other appliances prior to moving out.
- The day before your move, defrost the fridge.
- Make sure to get enough cash to get you through your move day.
- Take time to say goodbye to friends and neighbors before your busy move day.
- If you are depending on friends and family to help you move, have a backup plan if they don't show up.
