Moving your refrigerator
About 2 weeks prior to moving you should make it a priority to use all or most of the items in your refrigerator.

• Unless you absolutely must buy groceries, you should be mindful of the items such as meat and other perishables that are already in your refrigerator.
• Try to avoid grocery shopping. But if you do, purchase items that are more likely to be consumed before the move. The last thing you want to do in the midst of a move is discard products you recently purchased.
• If your move is relatively close, you may consider getting an igloo or ice chest for any left over perishables.

After you have emptied the refrigerator, unplug it and allow ample time to defrost (several hours at least).

• When the refrigerator has completely defrosted, be sure to drain all the water from the drip pan.
• Remove any trays or drawers from the refrigerator and pack them in an appropriately labeled box.
• When transporting the refrigerator, stand it upright and make sure it is fastened to something sturdy. It you must transport it on its side, let it stand upright at its destination for 24 hours before plugging it in (to avoid compressor damage).

Moving a vehicle
If you are moving a vehicle, you should weigh the pros and cons of driving it yourself or having it transported.

• Consider the cost of having it moved and compare it against the time, distance and price of gasoline it will take for you to reach your new destination. You may find the difference in cost alone to be significant enough to save yourself the hassle of driving.
• Should you decide to have your vehicle professionally transported, write down or take pictures of the vehicle from multiple angles to illustrate any dents, dings or scratches. If there is no damage to your car, you have even more reason to document its condition.
• Remove anything of value inside your car. Example: cell phone charger, radio, mp3 player, and any important documents your store in the glove compartment.
• Do not fill your gas tank prior to the move. The cost of shipping is usually dependent on the weight of the vehicle.
• If the antenna on your vehicle is removable, remove it. If it is not removable, lower it.

Moving your computer
The documents on your computer are just as important as your other possessions. Take the time to make sure you're transporting your computer and its files safely.

• Create a backup of the files on your computer about 4-5 days prior to your move. If possible, make more than one copy of the files. Pack the disks with your valuables and consider carrying a copy with you as well.
• If you still have the computer's original box, pack it in this box along with the Styrofoam trays that originally housed the computer.
• If you do not have the original computer box, you can use a different box. Make sure the box is sturdy enough to safely carry your computer. Wrap the monitor and CPU in adequate bubble wrap and/or newspaper. Also, use bubble wrap, newspaper or packaging foam to create a buffer between the box and the computer.