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2-4 weeks

before the move
Start packing. Begin with nonessential and seasonal items you
won't need soon. Place the heaviest items at the bottom, include
padding, and fill each box to the
brim. If movers are packing for
you, group similar items together
beforehand. Either way, label and
number each box and create a
spreadsheet that lists the box's
contents and which room they
belong to. This is also an excellent
opportunity to inventory your
belongings, then check with your
insurance agent to be sure you
have the right coverage.
Stock up on packing supplies.
You're obviously going to need
lots of boxes and tape. For ecofriendly boxes, get crates from
local grocers. You'll also want
bubble wrap, cardboard cutters,
marking pens, and packing labels.
AAA Members get 15 percent off
moving supplies at the UPS Store.

LEFT; HUMONIA / ISTOCK; RIGHT: YAKOB CHUKOLENA / ISTOCK

LEFT: JAMES BUETI; RIGHT: LUMINA / STOCKSY

Prepare
your pets.
Make sure that Fluffy
has the right travel
crate and that you've
made transportation
arrangements. (AAA
Members get a $30
credit on first-time
pet care services,
including boarding,
at AAA.com/rover.)
Visit the vet for shots,
medical records, and
health certificates.

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Let people know, part two. Tell
utilities at both ends of the move-
gas, electricity, Internet, water, and
trash-when you'll need service
disconnected at your old home
and started at the new one. File a
change of address with the post
office, and ask neighbors or your
old home's new owners to forward
mail that comes for you. Mis-
directed mail is a key source of
identity theft; the free essential
coverage AAA Members get from
Experian's ProtectMyID can help
with that. AAA.com/protectid.

1-2 weeks

before the move
Driving? Get your car checked.
If your new home is a significant
drive away from your old one, get
your car serviced before the trip.
Have a trusted shop inspect your
vehicle's tires, brakes, belts, fluids, and wipers to ensure troublefree transit. And when you get
to your new home, find AAA
Approved Auto Repair facilities
near you at AAA.com/repair.

Start saying good-bye. Take the
family to visit beloved local spots,
host a going-away party, or enjoy
a final pizza-and-movie night in
your old abode. Want to send a
thank-you gift to the neighbors
who are collecting your mail?
Your AAA card can save you 20
percent at Harry & David, 1-800FLOWERS, and 1-800-BASKETS.
Prep for the travel portion of
your trip. If it's a multiday trip, start
packing. Include clothing and toiletries, any valuables you want to
keep close, and items you'll need
first thing at your new place. AAA
Plus Members are covered up
to $250 on lost luggage; for AAA
Premium Members it's $500.
Double-check the plan. Connect
with your movers to confirm the
moving details and services. Give
them directions and your phone
number. Check to see if your
insurance policies cover your
move; if they don't, consider buying moving insurance.

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