Things to do before you move:
- Cancel the current lease in advance to avoid fines
- Clean up the place to avoid fines
- Pay all bills pending or due in future
- Cancel existing subscriptions (Internet/Gym, etc)
- Remove all smart devices from your old home
- Book transport/storage for your stuff before you move
- Book transport for yourself
Essentials:
- Car(s)
- Subscriptions (Internet/Gym, etc)
- 4K 65”+ TV
- TV remote & 4K 60Hz HDMI wires
- TV stand (preferably tilt+height adjustable)
- TV table/rack
- Sofa set (preferred set of 2) (for at least 3 people)
- Sofa/Futon pillows for lumbar support
- Bed (queen size for 1 person) (king size for 2 people)
- Bedsheets, pillows and pillow covers
- 2x Dressers / drawer sets (2x for each side of your bed and sofa)
- Lamps/lights (for kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and open space)
- Dustbins (for kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and open space)
- Dining/coffee table (for open space)
- Desk for work (in open space)
- Chairs for coffee/dining tables (in open space)
- Shower/bathroom curtains
- Wi-Fi extender+Router + LAN wires
- Microwave (preferably as air fryer combo)
- Smart Thermostat
- Washing machine & Dryer (preferably 2 in 1 combo)
- Roomba Floor Vacuum (preferably with LIDAR and mop)
- Mini/Large Vacuum cleaner (high suction)
- Kitchen Utensils
- Working sink (for bathroom and kitchen)
- Internet Router & LAN wires
- Cleaning essentials
- Tissue rolls (for kitchen and open space)
- Tissue roll holders
- Toilet paper
- Refrigerator (with freezer or buy freezer separately)
- Suitcases (for packing travel luggage and gifts separately)
- Empty bags (for garbage and packing)
- Clothes & Shoes
- Personal Computers
- Personal electronics
- Phone chargers for all rooms
- Power cord extensions
- Shoe Rack
- Floor mats/carpets (Entrance, kitchen, hall, bathroom)
- Double-sided tape to stick floor mats to the floor
Optional Nice to Haves:
- Soundbar / speakers
- Hall & room curtains
- Alcohol bar (furniture & bottle stand)
- Recliner (with 180 degree flat option)
- Cloth Iron & ironing table
- Books (collectible encyclopedias)
- Bookrack
- Wall-mounted racks/paintings
- Cold/hot water station (in open space)
- Toilet bidet (water jet)
- Dishwasher
- House Plants
20 Addresses to Update after moving:
- Online Shopping (Amazon, Ebay, etc)
- Airline memberships (online)
- Car & home Insurance policy: Contact your insurance provider(s)
- USCIS / Immigration (using Form AR-11 Alien's Change of Address Form)
- USPS (Change of Address form); UPS / FedEx (online)
- Credit card accounts (online)
- Bank accounts (online)
- Retirement/Roth IRA/HSA/FSA accounts: Contact your account administrator(s)
- Trading accounts (Robinhood, etc)
- Health insurance membership: Contact your health insurance provider & doctors
- Employer records (workday, ADP, etc) in your employee profile or contact your HR department
- License & ID (Local Government Offices like DMV)
- Tax Authority (IRS): Form 8822 (Change of Address) or by updating your address when filing your next tax return
- Priority pass (travel memberships)
- Credit Score: Experian/Equifax/TransUnion: online through their websites or by phone
- Voter Registration: ensure you receive voting information and ballots for elections
- Subscriptions and Memberships: gym memberships, associations, or clubs.
- Subscription Services: streaming (Netflix, Spotify, etc.), magazines, meal/grocery delivery, etc.
- Utility Companies: Contact your electricity, gas, water, internet, and cable providers
- Vehicle Registration: Contact the relevant vehicle registration authority in your area.
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Also check out my other article; Travel 101: Things to carry with you when you travel anywhere