8 Weeks Before Moving
Planning & Research Phase
✅ Storage Planning
- • Determine what needs temporary storage
- • Calculate storage unit size needed
- • Research Fort Oglethorpe vs Chattanooga pricing
- • Decide on climate control needs
- • Get quotes from multiple facilities
✅ Moving Logistics
- • Book moving company or truck rental
- • Set moving date and backup dates
- • Start collecting packing supplies
- • Begin decluttering process
- • Research new area utilities and services
4 Weeks Before Moving
Reserve Your Storage Unit
- • Reserve storage unit at Cloud Springs Storage
- • Confirm access hours and gate code process
- • Schedule unit walkthrough if needed
- • Purchase insurance for stored items
- • Plan storage unit layout
Start the Packing Process
- • Begin with rarely used items
- • Pack seasonal items first
- • Label boxes with room and contents
- • Take photos of valuable items
- • Create inventory list for storage items
2 Weeks Before Moving
Finalize Details
Storage Prep
- • Confirm storage reservation
- • Purchase moving supplies
- • Plan first storage unit load
- • Prepare Georgia climate items
- • Schedule utility disconnections
Address Changes
- • Update address with bank
- • Change address for subscriptions
- • Notify insurance companies
- • Update voter registration
- • Change address with IRS
Final Preparations
- • Confirm moving day helpers
- • Pack essential box for first day
- • Back up computer files
- • Use up frozen/perishable food
- • Arrange pet care if needed
Moving Day Timeline
Morning (7 AM - 12 PM)
- • Load storage items first (to Cloud Springs Storage)
- • Take final meter readings
- • Do final walkthrough with movers
- • Load truck with moving day essentials accessible
- • Keep important documents with you
Afternoon (12 PM - 6 PM)
- • Complete loading and departure
- • Travel to new location
- • Meet movers at new location
- • Do walkthrough of new home
- • Begin unloading priority items
Evening (6 PM+)
- • Set up beds and basic necessities
- • Locate circuit breakers and water shutoff
- • Order dinner (you've earned it!)
- • Plan next day's unpacking priorities
- • Schedule storage unit organization visit
Post-Move Storage Management
Settling In Timeline
1
Week 1: Essential Setup
Focus on daily necessities. Keep storage unit as-is until you're settled.
2
Week 2-4: Organize Storage
Visit storage unit, reorganize for easy access to needed items.
3
Month 2-3: Gradual Retrieval
Bring items home as you have space and need them.
4
Month 3+: Final Decisions
Decide what to keep in long-term storage vs. what to bring home or donate.
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