Penske’s Keys to a Successful Do-it-Yourself Move
The secret to a good DIY move is to start early and plan efficiently. Plan not just for your moving day, but for the busy weeks before and after. Here’s a quick checklist courtesy of Penske Truck Rental.
Before the Move Timeline
Six to eight weeks
- Determine the right size Penske rental truck and reserve your vehicle (utilize the Truck Loading Wizard at PenskeTruckRental.com; trucks can be reserved online).
- Identify supplies and accessories you’ll need: boxes, tape, padding, hand trucks, etc. (available at Penske locations and online).
- Check with your insurance company to make sure you have proper coverage.
- Order mailing and return address labels with your new address.
- Start saving your mail and compiling a list of places that need change-of-address notices.
Five weeks
- Identify things you will no longer need. Arrange to donate these items to local charities, or host a garage sale.
- If you will no longer be using their services, start checking with doctors, dentists, optometrists, pharmacists and veterinarians to determine whether to pick up your records or have them forwarded to professionals convenient to your new address.
Four weeks
- Contact utilities to set up final meter readings and billing.
- Contact utilities at your new address to arrange the start of new service. Contact schools at your new location and register your children.
- Reserve storage space if necessary.
Three weeks