Moving day is coming up and your stress level is rising? Don’t panic! Here’s a checklist to help you move like a pro, without losing your smile (or your boxes).
1 month before the big move
- Take measurements of your future home to avoid getting your couch stuck in the stairwell.
- Declutter: if you haven’t used your pressure cooker in the last two moves, it might be time to say goodbye (not everyone is Ricardo).
- Pick up cardboard boxes from local stores. Grocery stores are often generous!
- Choose your tenant insurance—better safe than sorry.
- Notify Hydro-Québec, your internet provider, your bank (and others) of your address change.
- Use the Service québécois de changement d’adresse (SQCA) to simplify your official administrative tasks.
1 week before moving day
- Pack your things and clearly label the contents and destination room on the sides of the boxes.
- Disassemble furniture if needed and store screws in clearly labeled bags. When it’s time to reassemble your bed frame, you’ll thank us.
- Confirm the availability of your friends or your movers for the scheduled date.
- Plan meals for moving day. Sandwiches are always a solid option while waiting for the traditional pizza! Speaking of which—what’s the closest pizzeria to your new address? Might be worth checking out.
- Prepare an essentials box with items you’ll need right away (toilet paper, charger, coffee…).
The day before the move
- Confirm the meeting time with your moving crew.
- Get your tools ready: screwdriver, tape dispenser, scissors, etc. Better to have too much than to run out mid-move.
- Clean your old place so it’s spotless when you leave.
The big day
- Be ready on time to welcome your movers or friends.
- Handle fragile items with care—it’s better to take your time carrying something delicate than to spend long minutes picking up tiny broken pieces.
- Do a final walkthrough of your old place to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything.
- Settle into your new place and celebrate this exciting new chapter!
Happy moving!
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