No matter how organized you are, there is always a chance you might forget something. That’s why checklists and to-do lists can be so helpful when planning a large project like moving to a new home in Venice.
Even if you have been looking at new homes and preparing for months, it is still a good idea to have a last-minute checklist. This should be used in the final stages of the move when you are getting ready to leave your previous home. It can help you to ensure you haven’t forgotten anything important amid the busy schedule of the day and avoid using precious time to go back for missing items.
Here are some of the items you should ensure are listed on your last-minute checklist.
Personal Paperwork and Documents
Before you leave, check to make sure you have any personal paperwork and documents, especially those that are essential to the move. You might have financial documents or other essential paperwork that will be necessary once you arrive at your new home. While many of these documents may be stored in a digital format, it is still important to check that you haven’t left anything behind at your old home.
Utility Readings
Before you leave your old home, make a note of any utility readings like electricity and water. This will help you to settle your final bills and avoid any extra charges or mishaps with the suppliers. Taking a few minutes to make a note of your utility meter readings can save you plenty of trouble in the long run. It should be considered an important last-minute item to add to your checklist!
Items Left Behind
Before you finally leave your home for the last time, go through every room and check that nothing has been left behind. This is particularly important if you have children or other household members who have been involved in the packing and moving that day. It is easy to forget something small in a room and leave it behind, so taking this extra step to check one last time can help you avoid unnecessary journeys or upset.
Secure Packaging
If you are taking furniture, boxes, and other items with you to your new home in Venice, ensure that everything has been securely packaged. Use extra tape or other packing materials if needed to protect them and prevent any damage from occurring while you are traveling to your new home. Spending some time checking over the boxes can help to ensure your items are safe and secure. The extra time you spend completing these important checks can help you feel less anxious as you travel to your new home and avoid the risk of serious damage to your valuable belongings.
Outdoor Items
As well as checking everything inside your home, check everything outside your home, too. There may be toys, outdoor furniture, or other garden items that you have forgotten about and almost don’t make it into the van with you. While you might decide to leave many items behind for the next owners, it is important to check and make sure that you haven’t left anything important behind.
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