It’s time to pack up for your big move! Here’s
a helpful list of 12 items to pack last and keep handy!
BOX CUTTER: Don’t pack this item at all!! It’s the first thing you’ll need to open up all those boxes.
ALARM CLOCK: You don’t want to be out the door late on the first morning at your new home, right? And if your alarm clock doesn’t have a radio component you may want to keep a radio or CD player handy so you can enjoy some music while you work.
LIGHT BULBS AND A SMALL LAMP: (perhaps a flashlight too). It may be dark when you finally move in.
SUPPLIES: Cleaning supplies and paper towels- you’ll want to make sure you have toilet paper, toiletries and a towel, even a change of clothes for the first day in your new place. If you are on regular medication it is very important to keep it at hand too.
A COPY OF YOUR LEASE AND SOME PERSONAL ID: such as a driver’s license. If you are opening a new chequing account and applying for utilities you’ll need proof of your new address too.
SUFFICIENT CASH: Sounds silly, but if you’re moving far and opening a new bank account you may have to wait for your first cheque to clear. Traveler’s cheques wouldn’t hurt either.
CELL PHONE WITH CHARGER: or regular landline telephone with plug- if your new line’s hooked up. Put these within easy reach. There’s always potential for an emergency.
ADDRESS BOOK OR PDA: Keep those important telephone numbers handy.
SNACKS AND PIZZA OR FAST FOOD NUMBERS AND COUPONS: You’re going to work up a hunger, so think about treating yourself to a quick bite or your first food delivery call.
LOTS TO DRINK: Have plenty of water, pop, juice or other refreshments, and some drinking glasses. Dehydration is a sneaky beast, so be prepared. Thirst always seems to come first, particularly if you have to lug that stuff by yourself.
THE TOOL BOX: Hammers and screwdrivers, Allen keys, nails and screws, scotch tape, duct tape and especially a tape measure.
EXTENSION CORDS AND BATTERIES: everything’s electric these days, it seems. Computers, CD players, your iPod and cell phones- all those little gizmos you just can’t seem to live without. It just makes sense to keep that extension cord and fresh pack of batteries within easy reach.
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