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Curated Picks

A short list of the moving essentials, organization tools, and PNW home favorites I actually use — gathered on Amazon and Pinterest.

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Move + Settle-In Planner

Plan every step from packing day through your first month in Portland, all in one organized planner.

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Portland Relocation Command Kit

Your Portland-specific toolkit for utilities, neighborhoods, and setup tasks so you land ready to live.

Moving to Portland?

Your Portland Moving Hub: trusted local resources, practical moving tools, and product picks I actually use, all in one place.

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Portland Resources

Your First-Week Portland Directory

The essentials to set up fast — no fluff, just the local starting points I give every client.

Utilities

Electric: PGE or Pacific Power by address
Gas: NW Natural
Water/sewer: Portland Water Bureau
Internet: compare providers early

Garbage & Recycling

Find your hauler and pickup day
Blue bin, glass bin, green compost
Plan for moving-box recycling

First-Week Essentials

Oregon DMV: license & registration
Update address with USPS
Register to vote
Find groceries, pharmacy & urgent care nearby

Seasonal Home Care

Portland Fall Home Checklist

Protect your investment and prepare your Portland-area home for the changing season. This essential checklist covers gutter maintenance, HVAC prep, and PNW-specific winterization steps.

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Curated Picks

Amazon & Pinterest Picks

A small, trusted shortlist of the products I actually recommend for packing, settling in, and PNW living.

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Amazon Moving Picks

Packing supplies, first-night must-haves, and rain-ready gear for your first week.

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Pinterest Board

Cozy PNW home inspiration, organizing ideas, and Portland neighborhood favorites, all saved in one place.

Portland Resource Directory

Service varies by exact address and housing type. Confirm details with the provider, landlord, HOA, or property manager.

Utilities

Water provider lookup — metro address tool

Portland water, sewer & stormwater — start, stop, or transfer

Beaverton utilities · Hillsboro utilities

Garbage & Recycling

Portland garbage & recycling — varies by housing type

Washington County hauler finder — address-based lookup

First-Week Essentials

School lookup — confirm your assigned school district by address

First-week list — utilities on, address updated, Oregon license & vehicle registration, nearest grocery and pharmacy

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