Moving into a retirement residence?
The steps to a successful move:
- Circle your moving day on your calendar.
- Book a moving company for the day.
- Reserve an elevator in the residence.
- Check the dimensions of your new lodgings to ensure that you have adequate space for your belongings.
- Store or sell any surplus furniture.
- Check to see if you need any additional furnishings to fill your new home.
- Find out if pets are allowed in your new residence.
- Find a host family for any animals that are not accepted.
- Find out if wall hangings or any other types of decoration are permitted.
- Find out if you can paint your new lodgings.
- Try to schedule time to decorate your lodgings before your belongings arrive.
- Start sorting your personal belongings several weeks before the move.
- Identify your moving boxes: mark their content and the room to which they are destined.
- Mark as “FRAGILE” any boxes containing breakable items.
- Arrange to have someone to help you arrange your furniture and belongings.
- Be sure to send change-of-address notification to all your service providers.
... Happy moving!
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