Tips for creating a moving checklist 24 Articles

by Alexandra Heep

When it comes to moving, I could almost consider myself a pro. I have moved overseas, from State to State, as well as in-town. I have used professional movers, done the U-Haul thing, as well as used a little compact car ...read more

by rosewyne

Moving is never easy. As a military spouse I have had to move often and whether you are moving across town, the nation, or the world there are a few things you can do to help make it a 'smooth move'. First make a list. ...read more

by Kat Apf

In the last decade I've moved five times. Four of those moves were across the country. No matter what, moving is going to be stressful but to ease the stress a bit, creating a checklist of things to do will help. I always ...read more

by Audrey Butler

Moving may be a big operation, but with some planning and time, it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Making a checklist will help you think through each step as you prepare to live in your new home. Create and keep a ...read more

by Phyllis Nichols

Simplify Your Move, Make a List, Check it Twice I am one of those people who likes to move. I grew up in as an MK (military kid) and we moved around a bit and I guess I just grew to embrace it. As an adult, I've conti...read more

by Amber Alexander

Moving may be one of the most stressful transitions in life. There are so many things to remember, and everything is on a deadline. Failure to remember any individual task can result in additional stress and possibly cost ...read more

by Gena Reddoch

A moving checklist can be a life-saver when it comes to making arrangements for closing things down at the old place and starting things up at the new place. Fortunately, most of us know well in advance when we will be...read more

by Jo.H

Moving house in in the top three stressful things to do in life, right alongside getting married and having a baby. To minimize the stress you need a plan. I always try to work out a monthly like this. 1 Month before ...read more

by Angela Doughty

Having moved several times in my lifetime, I know a lot about moving and packing. Before you even start packing, you should have a folder with lots of paper in it. Start off by making a list of what needs to be done prior...read more

by full circle

The first step well taken is half the battle won. This is so true when you are moving away and you know what needs to be done and what isn't worth bothering about. Checklists are usually very important when you undertake a...read more

by Rachael Webster

With seventeen schools and in the region of twenty homes, I have now become an authority on hasstle free moving! It is about planning, preperation and providing a stress free environment for all! To begin with, have...read more

by Justice Liberty

It is often hard to keep track of everything you need to do when planning a move. It is essential that you get a notebook to keep track of anything you may think of as you are packing. CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORMS First of...read more

by Ted Sherman

A check list is essential for preparing to move, and if done early enough, it can also help make decisions about what gets moved and what gets tossed. Our retirement move is a good example. After our kids had left for c...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

It's time to move and there is so much to do. You don't even know where to start. You have to pack. You have to check into schools. You have to transfer utilities. The list goes on and on. You are sure you will forget some...read more

by Pat Veretto

There are a lot of budget plan, grocery list and day planner "templates" that allow you to check off things to do or buy, but I've never seen a moving list. To create your own, sit down and list everything that comes t...read more

by Marzipan Borscht

I have moved five times in the past two years, and am preparing to move again. Moving is a very stressful experience no matter how many times you do it, and being organized can save you a lot of hassle. If you have a few m...read more

by Jennifer Marsh

In creating a moving checklist, there are a few things you must consider. First of all, how far is your move? Are you moving across town or across the globe? Short moves often leave you the option of doing things in st...read more

by John Dyer

Some might say the most valuable assets when moving home are boxes!....lots of boxes! I disagree! The most valuable asset I've come across is the document file. I'm not talking about the filing cabinet you're used to s...read more

by Jaisen Mahne

Tips for creating a moving checklist: Step One: Write a checklist, being sure to put everything on it. Step Two: Take checklist and tape to motor vehicle. Step Three: Get someone to drive the motor vehicle (prefe...read more

by Sara Dooley

Have you ever arrived at your new home and wondered...Where did I put that and what box could it possibly be in? Well this system that I learned answers both of those and a few more. Before we begin what could be stressfu...read more