What's getting packed?

• Estimate how big a truck you'll need and reserve it. Determine the right truck size with Penske's Truck Wizard
• Get boxes and supplies for packing. Save time and order moving supplies online now
• Pack out-of-season and non-essential items early
• Lighten your load. Donate unwanted items to charity or hold a garage sale

Two Weeks Before

The Four P's: Papers, Post Office, Providers and People

• Make copies of medical records, birth certificates, etc
• Change address with the post office, banks, credit cards and magazines
• Call service providers and utilities to schedule cut-off
• Secure moving-day help. Ask friends and family to save the date; reserve sitters; contact simplemovinglabor.com

The Day Before

Last-minute tasks

• Finish packing, taping and labeling boxes
• Prepare major appliances and electronics for the move
• Secure dresser drawers and appliance doors with rope and tape
• Assemble a moving-day kit, including directions, map, GPS, checkbook, credit cards, IDs, eyeglasses, sunglasses, prescription drugs, flashlight, water, snacks, games for kids, and old and new house keys
• Pick up your rental truck the day/evening before to save time on moving day
• Clean your house or apartment