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You packed everything, from your favorite sport\u00a0jerseys to your beloved teddy bear you received in the fourth grade.<\/p>\n
Even when you\u2019ve gone through the must-haves on your moving checklist<\/a> countless number of times, there is always the feeling that you still forgot to do something.<\/p>\n Focus on the packing. In the meantime, we\u2019ve assembled a checklist of things to do before moving.<\/p>\n The last thing you want is to do is sign up for a gym in your new neighborhood before canceling your current membership.<\/p>\n Read your bank statements and compile a list of recurring charges that aren\u2019t worth keeping anymore. Fortunately, you can skip the phone call and cancel many of these subscriptions online.<\/p>\n Other recurring charges you should consider eliminating or pausing include credit monitoring services, in-flight Wi-Fi, food delivery, and television subscriptions.<\/p>\n For how often you use the oven and refrigerator, it is often an overlooked chore to do before a move.<\/p>\n We recommend taking out all of the food, kitchenware, and removable parts beforehand in order to get a deep cleaning.<\/p>\n Avoid disinfectants like bleach. Instead, stick to using a microfiber cloth or sponge with dishwashing soap and warm water or gentle surface wipes.<\/p>\n Changing your mailing address can become a real hassle if done at the last minute.<\/p>\n Make sure that all of your bills, subscriptions, and mailing lists are up-to-date with your new address. Contact your bank about ordering new checkbooks.<\/p>\n Also, notify your friends and family as early as possible to prevent any mailing or visitation mishaps.<\/p>\n Change your address online with USPS<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sorry to interrupt you midway through but after your read, check out these blogs for more moving hacks:<\/p>\n Another important thing that you will need to update is your address on your driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n In Oregon, you must notify the DMV within 30 days of your move<\/strong>. In Washington state, you must do so within 10 days of your move<\/strong>. If you are moving to Oregon or Washington, you must transfer your out-of-state license within 30 days of your move<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Save yourself a trip to the DMV and change your address online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Set aside a couple boxes a day prior to your move.<\/p>\n These boxes will include toiletries, clothes, bedding, shower towels, cleaning supplies, paper plates, plastic utensils, paper towels, toilet paper, and other essentials that you will need the night before moving day.<\/p>\n West Coast Moving & Storage is one of the highest rated and trusted moving companies in Oregon, California, Washington, and Idaho.<\/p>\n Since 2004, our team of friendly movers has provided a full range of residential and corporate moving services.<\/p>\n We\u2019re also home to the largest climate controlled piano storage facility<\/a> in the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n Contact us<\/a> today for more information or to receive a free moving quote.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You packed everything, from your favorite sport\u00a0jerseys to your beloved teddy bear you received in the fourth grade. Even when you\u2019ve gone through the must-haves on your moving checklist countless number of times, there is always the feeling that you still forgot to do something. Focus on the packing. In the meantime, we\u2019ve assembled a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":10015,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"You packed everything, from your favorite sport\u00a0jerseys to your beloved teddy bear you received in the fourth grade.\r\n\r\nEven when you\u2019ve gone through the must-haves on your moving checklist<\/a> countless number of times, there is always the feeling that you still forgot to do something.\r\n\r\nFocus on the packing. In the meantime, we\u2019ve assembled a checklist of things to do before moving.\r\nCancel Recurring Charges<\/h3>\n
Clean Kitchen Appliances<\/h3>\n
Change Your Mailing Address<\/h3>\n
Recommended Blog Posts<\/h3>\n
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Update Your Driver\u2019s License<\/h3>\n
Pack Overnight Boxes<\/h3>\n
Prepare for a Stress-Free Move with West Coast Moving<\/h3>\n
Cancel Recurring Charges<\/h3>\r\nThe last thing you want is to do is sign up for a gym in your new neighborhood before canceling your current membership.\r\n\r\nRead your bank statements and compile a list of recurring charges that aren\u2019t worth keeping anymore. Fortunately, you can skip the phone call and cancel many of these subscriptions online.\r\n\r\nOther recurring charges you should consider eliminating or pausing include credit monitoring services, in-flight Wi-Fi, food delivery, and television subscriptions.\r\n
Clean Kitchen Appliances<\/h3>\r\nFor how often you use the oven and refrigerator, it is often an overlooked chore to do before a move.\r\n\r\nWe recommend taking out all of the food, kitchenware, and removable parts beforehand in order to get a deep cleaning.\r\n\r\nAvoid disinfectants like bleach. Instead, stick to using a microfiber cloth or sponge with dishwashing soap and warm water or gentle surface wipes.\r\n
Change Your Mailing Address<\/h3>\r\nChanging your mailing address can become a real hassle if done at the last minute.\r\n\r\nMake sure that all of your bills, subscriptions, and mailing lists are up-to-date with your new address. Contact your bank about ordering new checkbooks.\r\n\r\nAlso, notify your friends and family as early as possible to prevent any mailing or visitation mishaps.\r\n\r\nChange your address online with USPS<\/a>.\r\n
Recommended Blog Posts<\/h3>\r\nSorry to interrupt you midway through but after your read, check out these blogs for more moving hacks:\r\n
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Update Your Driver\u2019s License<\/h3>\r\nAnother important thing that you will need to update is your address on your driver\u2019s license.\r\n\r\nIn Oregon, you must notify the DMV within 30 days of your move<\/strong>. In Washington state, you must do so within 10 days of your move<\/strong>. If you are moving to Oregon or Washington, you must transfer your out-of-state license within 30 days of your move<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nSave yourself a trip to the DMV and change your address online<\/a>.\r\n
Pack Overnight Boxes<\/h3>\r\nSet aside a couple boxes a day prior to your move.\r\n\r\nThese boxes will include toiletries, clothes, bedding, shower towels, cleaning supplies, paper plates, plastic utensils, paper towels, toilet paper, and other essentials that you will need the night before moving day.\r\n
Prepare for a Stress-Free Move with West Coast Moving<\/h3>\r\nWest Coast Moving & Storage<\/a> is one of the highest rated and trusted moving companies in Oregon, California, Washington, and Idaho.\r\n\r\nSince 2004, our team of friendly movers has provided a full range of residential and corporate moving services.\r\n\r\nWe\u2019re also home to the largest climate controlled piano storage facility<\/a> in the Pacific Northwest.\r\n\r\nContact us<\/a> today for more information or to receive a free moving quote.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n