Ultimate Moving Checklist

Essential Preparation Tips:

1. Gather Packing Supplies:
   • Masking tape, felt markers, picture hanging hooks
   • Toolbox with hammer, screwdriver, drill, nails, flashlight
2. Smart Packing Strategies:
   • Label boxes and furniture by room
   • Mark priority boxes for easy access
   • Separate luggage and items not to be moved
3. Special Items:
   • Dismantle power tools (lathes, saws, grinders)
   • Remove fragile, heavy items, and liquids from dresser drawers
   • Defrost and clean the refrigerator
   • Drain gas from outboard motors and power mowers

Day Before Moving:

1. Refrigerator:
   • Defrost and clean
2. Garage and Tools:
   • Drain gas from power tools and lawn equipment

Moving Day Checklist:

1. Final Checks:
   • Check attic, basement, and garage
2. Load Organization:
   • Keep priority boxes easily accessible

Bonus Moving Tips:

• Efficiency Hacks:
  • Create an inventory list
  • Use color-coded labels for boxes
  • Transport important documents and valuables yourself
• First Night Essentials:
  • Pack a “first-night” box with toiletries, clothes, kitchen items, and bedding

• Plan Your Route:
  • Familiarize yourself with traffic patterns on Conestoga Parkway (Highway 85) and Highway 401
• Utilities and Services:
  • Arrange disconnection and reconnection with Waterloo North Hydro, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro, City of Waterloo, City of Kitchener, Rogers, and Bell
• Local Resources:
  • Use Region of Waterloo’s waste management services
  • Consider local moving companies like Two Men and a Truck or AMJ Campbell

Happy moving!