60 Days before Move
 

• Collect items being cleaned, repaired, stored and loaned to friends. Check to make sure you have returned all rented items.
   
• Arrange care for young children and pets during the busy days of packing, loading and moving in.
   
• Use up perishable foods.
   
• A few days before the move, confirm all the necessary changes with your utilities, such as hydro.
   
• Call your moving company or rental truck company and confirm your reservation.
   
• Confirm travel reservations.
   
• Clean rugs and clothing and have them wrapped for moving.
   
• Collect valuables from your safe-deposit box. Make copies of any important documents before mailing or hand carry them to your new address.
   
• Check with your insurance agent to ensure you'll be covered through your homeowner's or renter's policy during the move.
   
• Pack your former town's phone book for future correspondence.
   
• Set aside and label items such as luggage that you do not want packed or moved, and mark them with a ‘Do Not Load’ label.
   
• Prepare a list of items you'll need immediately at destination, such as a flashlight, light bulbs, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, snacks and drinks.
   
• Clean fridge, stove and other appliances.
   
• Take inventory of your belongings before they're packed; in the event you need to file an insurance claim later. If possible, take pictures or videotape your belongings and record serial numbers of electronic equipment

• Call Rogers 30 days before to move your services and book your free installation. Call 1-866-246-3866
   
• Back up your computer data files.
   
• Prepare a file to keep receipts of moving expenses and reimbursements for tax deductions.
   
• Get estimates from moving companies and arrange method of payment.
   
• Transfer or resign club memberships.
   
• Notify housekeepers or housecleaning service.
   
• Notify the appropriate Ministry of Transportation.
   
• Complete Change of Address form.
   
• Notify credit card companies, banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions.
   
• Notify alarm service.
   
• Arrange for for cancellation or change of address for newspaper and magazine subscriptions.
   
• Assure you have adequate insurance for goods in transit.
   
• Arrange for friends and family to help you on moving day.
   
• Arrange for any cleaning or repairs that has to be done at your new home.
   
• Plan a going-away party for your family and friends.
   
• Verify your moving in date with your new landlord/estate agent.
   
• Take down any fixtures fastened to wall.
   
• Take down curtains, blinds, rods, shelves. Unfasten any fixed carpets that are to be moved.
   
• Reserve elevator if moving from or to a building.

• Collect items being cleaned, repaired, stored and loaned to friends. Check to make sure you have returned all rented items.
   
• Arrange care for young children and pets during the busy days of packing, loading and moving in.
   
• Use up perishable foods.
   
• A few days before the move, confirm all the necessary changes with your utilities, such as hydro.
   
• Call your moving company or rental truck company and confirm your reservation.
   
• Confirm travel reservations.
   
• Clean rugs and clothing and have them wrapped for moving.
   
• Collect valuables from your safe-deposit box. Make copies of any important documents before mailing or hand carry them to your new address.
   
• Check with your insurance agent to ensure you'll be covered through your homeowner's or renter's policy during the move.
   
• Pack your former town's phone book for future correspondence.
   
• Set aside and label items such as luggage that you do not want packed or moved, and mark them with a ‘Do Not Load’ label.
   
• Prepare a list of items you'll need immediately at destination, such as a flashlight, light bulbs, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, snacks and drinks.
   
• Clean fridge, stove and other appliances.
   
• Take inventory of your belongings before they're packed; in the event you need to file an insurance claim later. If possible, take pictures or videotape your belongings and record serial numbers of electronic equipment.

• Ensure that you have arranged a place to pick up the keys to the new residence.
   
• Turn off all lights and non-essential electronics you’re leaving behind. Turn down/off furnace.
   
• Defrost freezer and refrigerator. Place deodorizer inside to control odors.
   
• Give a close friend or relative your travel route and schedule so you may be reached if needed.
   
• Carry important documents, currency and jewelry yourself, or use registered mail.
   
• Carry cash or travelers cheques for quick, available funds.
   
• Make sure you have your automobile ownership.
   
• Lock all doors and windows.
   
• Double check rooms, closets, drawers, shelves, outdoor areas and garage to make sure you've taken everything.
   
• Give your Rogers Home Phone or Rogers Wireless phone number to your mover before they leave.
   
• Make sure you have your moving-related documents.