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Moving day checklist: the last 48 hours
Defrost the freezer, reserve the lift and keep one box of things you need tonight.
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Two days out: confirm the lift booking, defrost the freezer and take photos of the back of the TV before you unplug it.
The night before
Pack an open-first box: chargers, toilet paper, a kettle, bedding and the screws you'll be looking for tomorrow.
Know your load before you book.
Add your rooms in the planner and see the truck, the crew and a price range in about a minute.
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Moving in Chicago: permits, parking and alleys
When you need a street permit, when the alley is enough, and who applies for it.