Get organized and get moving with this nifty checklist.

At least one month to go

• Contact Mars Evans City Self Storage to reserve your truck and to confirm availability and the best rates.
• Call your insurance agent about truck rental coverage.
• Start packing early.  Visit Mars Evans City Self Storage and buy the boxes and supplies you need to protect your belongings.
• Get rid of stuff.  Have a garage sale or donate unneeded items to a charity.
• Change your address:
  Post office official form
  Credit cards
  Magazine subscriptions
  Schools
  Driver's license
  Voter registration
  Relatives and friends
• Recruit moving-day help.  Translation: bribe a few friends

One to two weeks to go

• Contact utilities and service providers:
  Local and long distance phone Internet service
  Gas, electric and water
  Cable/satellite
  Bank accounts
  Newspapers
  Memberships
• Collect important records and documents: Medical and dental records, school transcripts, titles, financial and tax records, passports, legal and insurance documents and receipts.

One week to go

• Pack a travel kit:
  Put aside critical items like checkbook, credit cards, personal phone book, ID, flashlight, keys, toiletries, tools, paper plates, cups, towels, travel alarm clock, aspirin, bandages and games for the kids.  Also, pack a suitcase with clothing and other personal items.

One day to go

• Finish last-minute packing and cleaning.
• Empty and defrost refrigerator and freezer.
• Get beverages and treats for the moving crew.
• Call to confirm your truck rental and review our safe truck-driving tips.

The big day

• Make sure everything is organized and packed before you pick up your truck.
• Arrive early to pick up your truck.
• Do a final cleaning of floors, carpets, kitchen and bathrooms.