Shop around for new insurance policies, especially auto coverage. Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees. Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire stations near your home. Address Checklist - Use this form to make sure all your friends, family and business associates have your new address. Also use it to note the phone numbers of your new utility companies, insurance agents and other organizations in your new location.
Tape measure Use strong boxes and containers that can be secured tightly.
Purchase special boxes for dishes, wardrobe and other special items. Pack audio-video equipment in their original boxes. Label cables and tighten transit screws. If removing screws, tape them to the objects they are removed from. Avoid loading more than 50 pounds into one box.