{"id":229,"date":"2024-07-16T09:19:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T13:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parfaitmenage.net\/?p=229"},"modified":"2024-07-17T13:27:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T17:27:46","slug":"for-a-well-organized-well-planned-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parfaitmenage.net\/en\/blog\/for-a-well-organized-well-planned-move\/","title":{"rendered":"For a Well-Organized, Well-Planned Move!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Where do you start planning your move? Here’s a checklist to help you get started.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


1. SET YOUR MOVING DATE AND BOOK YOUR MOVER<\/p>\n\n\n\n


It’s a good idea to book a mover at least 8 weeks before your planned move. However, if you’re moving during the peak season, in June or July, booking 10 to 12 weeks in advance is more than recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


And, most importantly, make sure your mover is insured!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


<\/strong>2. MAKE YOUR BOXES<\/p>\n\n\n\n


As a first step, 2 to 3 months before D-Day, clean out your closets and wardrobes. You can start by sorting out what you want to keep and what you intend to give away. This way, you’ll avoid having to pack and transport many things that are ultimately useless to you. The fewer boxes you have to move, the lower your removal bill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


THEN START PACKING YOUR BOXES.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Start with out-of-season clothes, dishes, and anything else you only use occasionally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Clothes from your wardrobe can be slipped into plastic bags on their hangers. Large, transparent recycling bags are a smart choice, as you can easily identify their contents when the time comes to unpack them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. To save boxes and time, leave your clothes in their drawers and wrap them in tight-fitting plastic film, thus eliminating any risk of damaging them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n


    Planning ahead not only avoids getting caught up in a mad whirlwind of last-minute packing, but also allows you to take the time to properly wrap fragile and valuable items, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    And… avoid packing everything you’ll need until the big day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    <\/strong>3. ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Plugging in our appliances, once in our new home, can cause headaches just thinking about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    HERE’S A TIP:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Use your phone to take photos of all the connections, plugs, and wall sockets used to power your appliances before you unplug anything. You’ll save yourself a lot of trouble and precious time when the time comes! This is also the time to clean and dust them before packing them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


     4. CHANGE OF ADDRESS<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    We recommend that you change your address 30 days before you move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Start by requesting a change of address on the Service Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois de Changement d’Adresse (SQCA)<\/a> website. By doing so, your change of address will be forwarded to 7 participating ministries and agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    It’s essential to notify all the agencies, institutions, companies, and service providers with whom you do business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n