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Moving day is just around the corner, and the stress is only increasing… There’s so much to prepare, you don’t know where to put your head. Just relax! Everything’s going to go smoothly with the checklist below, which will help you get through the move in complete peace of mind. What’s more, you can print it out and leave it on your fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One to two months before D-day<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Set the moving date: ___________________ and start time: ____________.
Book your movers or truck rental in advance.
Get at least three quotes for a mover or truck rental : our tips here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reserve your friends if you decide to move yourself.
Notify your employer if you need a day off for your move.e d\u00e9m\u00e9nagement.
Register on the Service qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois de changement d\u2019adresse<\/a> website to send your contact details to several government departments.
Sort through your belongings, cleaning what you do and don’t want to move.
Sell or donate what no longer suits you. This will help you estimate the volume of truck you’ll need.
Ask the owner of your next home if you can go and take measurements to make sure all your furniture fits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find boxes; some grocery stores can provide them free of charge.
Start saving your flyers and old newspapers for packing.
Reserve a trolley or moving straps if necessary, if you’ve chosen to move yourself with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pr\u00e9parer son changement d\u2019adresse et le signaler \u00e0 :<\/strong>
Canada Post<\/a> (offers a service to redirect your mail to your new address)
Canada Revenu Agency<\/a>
Financial and credit institution (s)
Internet and telephone provider
Home and auto insurance company(ies)
Accountant or notary
Employer
Newspaper or magazine subscriptions
Credit cards
School board (school taxes)
Family and friends
Electricity, gas of heating suppliers (Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>, \u00c9nergir<\/a>, etc.). Some institutions, such as Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec or Vid\u00e9otron<\/a> may allow you to transfer your services to your new address (check the fees for these services, which are sometimes free).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pssttt, in just 5 minutes, you can make all your address changes with Moving Waldo<\/a> and its 100% free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tree to four weeks before the big day<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Draw up an inventory of the goods to be moved.
Get boxes, labels and felt-tip pens.
Start packing and preparing your boxes, taking care to identify them clearly: write on the side, not the top, what they contain and in which room they are to be placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set aside valuable items (e.g. jewelry, fragile objects, dishes, important papers, etc.).
Arrange for pets to be moved.
Invite friends to the move. Why not organize a Facebook event?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One to two weeks before the big day<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gather the right tools..
Remove all your frames and shelves and fill any holes.
Remember to use up what’s in your cupboards, freezer and fridge, so you don’t move too much food.
Prepare a box with a few essential tools and practical items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n