• Organization is the key for a smooth move and this is the time to start working on the details.

• Check with the movers to ensure your move is scheduled.

• This is the time to decide what items you wish to transport to your new home and what you may want to dispose of. If you decide to dispose of items that you don’t need, you should either donate them to a charity or consider having a garage sale. Contact a local charity or pick a date at least two weeks prior to your moving date for the garage sale. Advertise the garage sale locally. Team up with your neighbors who want to sell some of their belongings and plan a large neighborhood "sale".

• Start accumulating the moving and packing supplies that you need if you plan to do your own packing or partial packing. You can purchase moving boxes or packing supplies at your local box supply stores, moving companies or even online. All boxes that you purchase from a van line agent or a moving supply company are specially designed for the moving industry to prevent any damages to your belongings. Getting boxes from other sources may create some difficulties when packed in the van. These boxes may be unusually sized and may not be strong enough to prevent damages to items packed inside.

• Think about your new home layout and start thinking about where you'll place the furniture. Create a floor plan