Things to do before you move:

  1. Cancel the current lease in advance to avoid fines
  2. Clean up the place to avoid fines
  3. Pay all bills pending or due in future
  4. Cancel existing subscriptions (Internet/Gym, etc)
  5. Remove all smart devices from your old home
  6. Book transport/storage for your stuff before you move
  7. Book transport for yourself


Essentials:

  1. Car(s)
  2. Subscriptions (Internet/Gym, etc)
  3. 4K 65”+ TV
  4. TV remote & 4K 60Hz HDMI wires
  5. TV stand (preferably tilt+height adjustable)
  6. TV table/rack
  7. Sofa set (preferred set of 2) (for at least 3 people)
  8. Sofa/Futon pillows for lumbar support
  9. Bed (queen size for 1 person) (king size for 2 people)
  10. Bedsheets, pillows and pillow covers
  11. 2x Dressers / drawer sets (2x for each side of your bed and sofa)
  12. Lamps/lights (for kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and open space)
  13. Dustbins (for kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and open space)
  14. Dining/coffee table (for open space)
  15. Desk for work (in open space)
  16. Chairs for coffee/dining tables (in open space)
  17. Shower/bathroom curtains
  18. Wi-Fi extender+Router + LAN wires
  19. Microwave (preferably as air fryer combo)
  20. Smart Thermostat
  21. Washing machine & Dryer (preferably 2 in 1 combo)
  22. Roomba Floor Vacuum (preferably with LIDAR and mop)
  23. Mini/Large Vacuum cleaner (high suction)
  24. Kitchen Utensils 
  25. Working sink (for bathroom and kitchen)
  26. Internet Router & LAN wires
  27. Cleaning essentials
  28. Tissue rolls (for kitchen and open space)
  29. Tissue roll holders
  30. Toilet paper
  31. Refrigerator (with freezer or buy freezer separately)
  32. Suitcases (for packing travel luggage and gifts separately)
  33. Empty bags (for garbage and packing)
  34. Clothes & Shoes
  35. Personal Computers
  36. Personal electronics
  37. Phone chargers for all rooms
  38. Power cord extensions
  39. Shoe Rack
  40. Floor mats/carpets (Entrance, kitchen, hall, bathroom)
  41. Double-sided tape to stick floor mats to the floor

Optional Nice to Haves:

  1. Soundbar / speakers
  2. Hall & room curtains
  3. Alcohol bar (furniture & bottle stand)
  4. Recliner (with 180 degree flat option)
  5. Cloth Iron & ironing table
  6. Books (collectible encyclopedias)
  7. Bookrack
  8. Wall-mounted racks/paintings
  9. Cold/hot water station (in open space)
  10. Toilet bidet (water jet)
  11. Dishwasher
  12. House Plants


20 Addresses to Update after moving:

  1. Online Shopping (Amazon, Ebay, etc)
  2. Airline memberships (online)
  3. Car & home Insurance policy: Contact your insurance provider(s)
  4. USCIS / Immigration (using Form AR-11 Alien's Change of Address Form)
  5. USPS (Change of Address form); UPS / FedEx (online)
  6. Credit card accounts (online)
  7. Bank accounts (online)
  8. Retirement/Roth IRA/HSA/FSA accounts: Contact your account administrator(s)
  9. Trading accounts (Robinhood, etc)
  10. Health insurance membership: Contact your health insurance provider & doctors
  11. Employer records (workday, ADP, etc) in your employee profile or contact your HR department
  12. License & ID (Local Government Offices like DMV)
  13. Tax Authority (IRS): Form 8822 (Change of Address) or by updating your address when filing your next tax return
  14. Priority pass (travel memberships)
  15. Credit Score: Experian/Equifax/TransUnion: online through their websites or by phone
  16. Voter Registration: ensure you receive voting information and ballots for elections
  17. Subscriptions and Memberships: gym memberships, associations, or clubs.
  18. Subscription Services: streaming (Netflix, Spotify, etc.), magazines, meal/grocery delivery, etc.
  19. Utility Companies: Contact your electricity, gas, water, internet, and cable providers
  20. 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

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