Moving can be a pain if not properly organized and planned. By taking care of all necessary moving tasks as soon as you can, you can be sure moving day will go much smoother. Consider how you will provide the necessary means to actually move your belongings. Decide if you will hire a moving crew, rent a moving truck, or use a portable storage unit, such as SMARTBOX. Have your reservation made at least one month in advance. Prepare all of your change of address materials about one month in advance. The post office, utilities, insurance, DMV, and anyone you do business with should be notified with a change of address form. Be sure your friends and relatives have your new address before you leave, unless, of course, you don’t want them to have it.