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Moving In "To-Do's":

Getting Utilities Connected

Getting Utilities / Subscriptions Connected

Moving to a new home in a new area?

Cancel, setup and transfer your home's utility services: www.connectutilities.com
find your local utility service: utilityconnection.com


Have existing services?
Find and make a switch to a better service: www.energyon.com


Search yellow pages to locate utility providers in your area — enter city and state for:
electricity
gas companies
telephone service
television cable
garbage collection
cellular phone service

 

Energy deregulation allows for lower energy bills:

Find great savings on electricity, gas and heating oil: www.energyguide.com


Understand new products and free email updates on utility services

 

Online consumer pools for utility savings:

Save on essential services:
www.onlinechoice.com

 

Contact the local newspaper for your home delivery subscription:

Directory of newspapers:
www.newspaperlinks.com


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Moving In "To-Do's":

Making the Change of Address

U.S. Post Office change of address form:
moversguide.usps.com/
Look up your new zip+4 code:
www.usps.gov


IRS change of address:
www.irs.gov


Notify others of your change of address:
www.1stopmove.com

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Moving In "To-Do's":

DMV / Voter Registration Changes

Automobile and driving license registrations:
Complete DMV Listings by State:

Many voter registrations can be completed at State DMVs. Check your State's DMV site for information

 

Vote registration forms and information:
www.fec.gov/elections


Link to state governments for state, county and city services:
www.statelocalgov.net

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Moving In "To-Do's":

Find Services in Your Neighborhood

Auto mechanics/services:
use Switchboard.com to locate auto mechanics:
www.switchboard.com

 

Banks:
search banks within your state:
www.mybank.com

use Switchboard.com to locate area banks:
www.switchboard.com

 

Community library:
use Switchboard.com to locate your public library:
www.switchboard.com

 

Department Stores:
use Switchboard.com to locate Department Stores:
www.switchboard.com

 

Governmental services:
link to state governments for state, county and city services:
http://www.statelocalgov.net

 

Grocery Food Chains:
use Switchboard.com to locate grocery chains in your area:
www.switchboard.com

Try online grocers:
www.netgrocer.com
another listing:
www.homegrocer.com

 

Laundry services:
use Switchboard.com to locate laundry services in your area:
www.switchboard.com

 

Nurseries / Gardening Centers:
use Switchboard.com to locate nursery and gardening centers:
www.switchboard.com

 

Post Office:
locate a post office servicing your area:
www.usps.go
Look up your new zip+4 code:
www.usps.gov/ncsc/

 

Restaurants:
complete listing by area / by dining type:
www.restaurantrow.com
another listing:
www.restaurants.com

Use Switchboard.com to locate local restaurants:
www.switchboard.com

 

Other:
locate neighborhood establishments:
www.switchboard.com

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Moving In "To-Do's":

Find Personal Care Facilities

Find the Right Doctor in Your Area:
www.doctordirectory.com

Get a Second Opinion:
www.mediguide.com

Hospital Directory:
www.ahd.com

Health Plans :
www.doctordirectory.com

Dentist:
dentistdirectory.com

Veterinary Directory:
www.vetwebdirectory.net

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Moving In "To-Do's":

Mapping Yourself Around Town

Obtain detailed maps of your city, neighborhood, street:
www.mapquest.com

Map your commute:
www.mapsonus.com

Check current traffic conditions:
www.smartraveler.com

Check your local transportation options:
www.apta.com

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Moving In "To-Do's":

Search Home Care Services

Locate professional services for your home:

contracting
home cleaning services
landscaping
lawncare
handyman services
other

www.servicemagic.com


Carpet cleaning:
use Switchboard.com to locate carpet cleaning services:
www.switchboard.com

 

Home centers:
locate a store near you:
www.homedepot.com
www.lowes.com

 

Security systems for your home:
www.adt.com
another listing:
www.brinkshomesecurity.com

do it yourself installation and equipment:
www.doityourself.com/homesec/index.shtml

supplies:
www.securitybase.com

 

Lawn care:
www.lawndoctor.com
use Switchboard.com to locate lawn care services:
www.switchboard.com

 

Ground sprinkler systems:
do-it yourself tutorials:
www.IrrigationTutorials.com
supplies and design:
www.rainbird.com

 

Other:
use Switchboard.com to locate services:
www.switchboard.com

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Moving In "To-Do's":

Locate Media Services

TV Listings for your area:
www.tvguide.com

what's new in Television:
www.television.com

 

Radio locator in your area — and around the world:
www.radio-locator.com

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Moving In "To-Do's":

Download "Welcome Wagon" Specials

Welcome Wagon coupons:
www.welcomewagon.com

Grocery store coupons:
www.coupons2000.com
www.coolsavings.com

Other merchant coupons:
www.specialoffers.com

Online retailers coupons:
www.couponcollect.com

 

check at our "living expense" area for retailer coupons for food and clothing: lower monthly living expenses

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Moving In "To-Do's":

Fixing Up the Place

View our extensive Home Improvement Center for ideas:

for the attic
for upstairs
for the main floor
for the basement
for the garage
for the outside exterior
for the yard

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