The MoveLinks library
Guides for each part of a move.
Choose the question in front of you. The articles cover planning, working with movers, packing, access, delivery and the first days in a new home.
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Forty focused decisions, one household at a time.
Each guide has a specific job. Follow the sequence or go directly to the topic you need today.
Planning
01How to plan a household move from the first decision to moving day02An eight-week moving timeline for a household03How to plan a move with less than two weeks of notice04Choosing a moving date when housing schedules do not align05What to do when your moving date changes06Building a moving inventory that is useful on delivery day07Planning a move when some belongings will stay behind08How to divide moving responsibilities across a household
Budget and hiring
09How to build a moving budget with room for uncertainty10Comparing a do-it-yourself move with hiring movers11How to compare moving estimates line by line12Questions to ask before booking a moving company13How to verify a moving company before paying a deposit14Understanding moving valuation and separate insurance15Moving access charges: stairs, long carries and elevators16How to keep a written record of your moving arrangements
Packing decisions
17Choosing a packing order when you still live in the home18How to estimate the packing supplies your household needs19A room-by-room labeling system for moving boxes20How to pack a kitchen without losing track of essentials21Planning the move of a home office22What to carry with you instead of loading on the moving truck23How to prepare furniture for a move24Packing when your belongings will go into storage
Housing and access
25Planning a move out of an apartment building26How to measure doorways and furniture before moving day27Planning a move with a gap between homes28How to organize utilities and address changes during a move29Moving with children while keeping daily routines workable30Planning a household move with pets31Planning a move when a household member has limited mobility32How to prepare for a move during bad weather
Moving day and arrival
33What to check before movers start loading34How to organize the first-night essentials for a new home35What to check when household goods arrive36How to document damaged or missing belongings after a move37Unpacking in an order that makes the home usable38How to handle a delayed delivery of household goods39What to do with boxes and packing materials after a move40How to review your move and close remaining tasks