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Plan: Home Move

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Plan notes: A multi-level Pro project describing moving from one home to another.

Version: 5. Last updated: Sun Jul 02 10:43:49 MDT 2006.

Plan Summary Report

Plan Top Level
NameDuration
Five to Eight Weeks Before Moving16
Three to Five Weeks Before Moving14
One to Two Weeks Before Moving10
Day of the Move1
One to Two Weeks After the Move5
Enjoy your new home0

Subproject: Five to Eight Weeks Before Moving
NameDuration
Planning the Move3
Household Administration6
Moving8

Subproject: Planning the Move
NameDuration
Calculate moving expenses1
Determine the best method of moving2
Create a moving-expense receipt file1
Create a moving binder1

Subproject: Household Administration
NameDuration
Finances and Insurance2
Notifications2
Vital Services and Records2
Your New Residence2

Subproject: Finances and Insurance
NameDuration
Review household finances1
Verify that your belongings are insured for the move1
Appraise valuables specifically insured for the move2
Transfer insurance policies to your new address1
Transfer medical insurance to your new location1

Subproject: Notifications
NameDuration
Notify your employer of your moving dates and new address1
Transfer, sell, or discontinue any memberships2

Subproject: Vital Services and Records
NameDuration
Organize important records2
Contact your doctor, dentist, and vet for referrals1
Request additional refills of vital medications1

Subproject: Your New Residence
NameDuration
Collect shopping and dining guides from your new community2
Determine the location of the police, fire department and hospitals1
Change drivers/vehicle license address if required1
Place orders for new furniture2

Subproject: Moving
NameDuration
Movers4
Packing7
Preparing for Moving Day3

Subproject: Movers
NameDuration
Obtain estimates from several moving services4
Request references from each moving service1
Select moving service1
Discuss rough details with movers1

Subproject: Packing
NameDuration
Inventory and organize all possessions7
Begin using food and cleaning supplies currently on hand1
Start cleaning closets, bookcases, and other storage areas5
Conduct a sale or donate to charity3
Decide what furniture items you want to keep4
Reserve storage if necessary1

Subproject: Preparing for Moving Day
NameDuration
Make any long distance travel arrangements3

Subproject: Three to Five Weeks Before Moving
NameDuration
Household Administration5
Moving10

Subproject: Household Administration
NameDuration
Finances and Insurance4
Notifications3
Vital Services and Records3
Your New Residence1

Subproject: Finances and Insurance
NameDuration
Research and choose bank at the new location4
Open new bank account1
Order bank checks with your new address1
Close any local charge accounts1

Subproject: Notifications
NameDuration
Schedule disconnection of utilities3
Change your address with government agencies if required1
Clear up any unpaid taxes or parking tickets3
Transfer car registration to your new location1

Subproject: Vital Services and Records
NameDuration
Register your children in their new schools3
Forward children's school records to the new school district1

Subproject: Your New Residence
NameDuration
Order mailing labels with your new address1
Determine if there are pet requirements at the new location1
Schedule move with the building management at the new location1
Schedule cable television installation if required1
Schedule internet installation if required1
Contact utility companies and sign up for new service1

Subproject: Moving
NameDuration
Movers1
Do-It-Yourself3
Packing8
Preparing for Moving Day1

Subproject: Movers
NameDuration
Confirm your move date with your moving service1

Subproject: Do-It-Yourself
NameDuration
Reserve a truck or trailer1
Begin enlisting assistance for moving day3

Subproject: Packing
NameDuration
Start collecting boxes, tape, and padding8
Arrange for disposal of items not sold or donated2
Begin letting children do some of their own packing and labeling4
Begin packing books, seasonal clothing, or sporting equipment5
Send furniture, drapes, and carpets for repair or cleaning1
Have appliances serviced for moving, if applicable2

Subproject: Preparing for Moving Day
NameDuration
Arrange for child care the day of the move1

Subproject: One to Two Weeks Before Moving
NameDuration
Household Administration5
Moving5

Subproject: Household Administration
NameDuration
Finances and Insurance2
Notifications3
Vital Services and Records1
Your New Residence1

Subproject: Finances and Insurance
NameDuration
Transfer your bank accounts to new bank or new location1
Close existing bank accounts at old location1
Empty safe-deposit box1
Organize appliance documents1
Make arrangements to pay for your move1
Buy traveler's checks1

Subproject: Notifications
NameDuration
Fill out mail change of address cards3
Distribute new address1
If no longer required, cancel local deliveries1
Cancel newspaper delivery1
Take trash to dump or recycling center1
Coordinate with friend to act as your message center2

Subproject: Vital Services and Records
NameDuration
Have medical and dental records forwarded1
Contact your pharmacist for referral1
Transfer your prescriptions to this new pharmacy1

Subproject: Your New Residence
NameDuration
Contact previous residents for appliance documentation1
Subscribe to the local newspapers and community newsletters1

Subproject: Moving
NameDuration
Movers1
Do-It-Yourself1
Packing3
Preparing for Move Day2

Subproject: Movers
NameDuration
Check with mover about moving house plants1
Obtain moving service contact numbers1
Acquire labels for boxes (for example, Fragile, Load First, Load Last)1
Verify that the moving service has your contact numbers1
Give moving service written directions to the new location1

Subproject: Do-It-Yourself
NameDuration
Move possessions to storage facility if necessary1
Confirm assistance for moving day1
Verify dolly available with truck rental1

Subproject: Packing
NameDuration
Clean appliances1
Pick up all dry cleaning1
Pack items that you do not use regularly3
Pack all valuables to move personally2
Locate hazardous waste disposal sites1
Drain all fluids from your lawn mower and power tools2
Dispose of all hazardous household materials2
Have mover pack your goods (unless doing it yourself)1
Pack travel bags and confirm travel arrangements1

Subproject: Preparing for Move Day
NameDuration
Have your automobile serviced if you're traveling by car1
Plan auto route1
Plan meals that will use up the food in your freezer1
Empty, defrost, and clean refrigerator and freezer2
Prepare a survival kit for move day1
Prepare your pet's survival kit1
Prepare an immediate-need kit for move day2

Subproject: Day of the Move
NameDuration
Old Residence1
New Residence1

Subproject: Old Residence
NameDuration
Moving1

Subproject: Moving
NameDuration
Have tools, tape, twine, and spare boxes on hand1
Be present throughout the entire move1
Verify all possessions have been packed and loaded1
Make sure fragile items are handled carefully1
Pack cleaning supplies including a vacuum cleaner in a box labeled Last Load1
Verify that bedding gets packed last1

Subproject: New Residence
NameDuration
Household Administration1
Moving1

Subproject: Household Administration
NameDuration
Empty, defrost, and clean the new refrigerator1
Designate a room for your pet1
Have snacks and beverages on hand throughout the day1

Subproject: Moving
NameDuration
Be present throughout the entire move1
Make sure fragile items are handled carefully1
Review all paperwork when the moving service arrives1
Pay moving service before unpacking1
Check carefully for any damaged or missing items1
Read and sign bill of lading1
Retain copies of the bill of lading and inventory1
Move completed0

Subproject: One to Two Weeks After the Move
NameDuration
Household Administration5

Subproject: Household Administration
NameDuration
Finances and Insurance1
Notifications2
Vital Services and Records1
Your New Residence1

Subproject: Finances and Insurance
NameDuration
Put valuables into a safety deposit box in the new bank1

Subproject: Notifications
NameDuration
Arrange for new registration of cars (bicycles also, if required)1
Have pets licensed1
Change your voter registration, if required1

Subproject: Vital Services and Records
NameDuration
Contact new dentists and doctors to verify record delivery1
Get recommendations for babysitters, nanny agencies, and other services1
Verify that new schools have received records1
Update driver's license and car license plates1

Subproject: Your New Residence
NameDuration
Make additional sets of keys and change locks if necessary1
Ask for repair service recommendations1
Meet your neighbors (write down their names)1
Find out about recycling at the new location1

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