Moving in the winter isn’t necessarily ideal. The weather is unpredictable, the air is chilly, the roads are slippery and slips and falls are likely. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to make moving day significantly easier and much more enjoyable. Hire professional movers and follow these tips to moving in the winter.
Forgetting to Hook Up the Heat and Electricity
You may be able to get away without hooking up the heat and electricity in your new home if it were any other season, but during the winter, these two things are necessities. The sun goes down significantly earlier in the winter, so you’ll need electricity for lighting. As for the heat, that’s a no-brainer. The chilly, brisk air in your new home will make it difficult to move and unpack your belongings, and it could also damage some of your furniture and décor items depending on the material. So schedule hookup for the electricity and heat prior to moving day.
Packing Away the Winter Necessities
One huge mistake you want to avoid when moving in the winter is packing away your winter necessities. You’d be surprised at how easy it is to throw everything from your shed or garage into a box, without thinking twice about the possibility that you may need a shovel or some salt.
So, don’t pack your winter necessities. Keep them in your car so when you arrive at your new home, you can access them immediately if needed. It’s much better than trying to pull a moving truck into a driveway full of snow, only to unpack on slippery surfaces.
Disregarding the Weather
It’s easy to assume that the weather will only play a small role in your moving day. However, the weather holds much more power than that. Poor weather conditions can make it difficult to pack, drive and unload the moving truck. It can also affect your belongings, as some items such as expensive electronics and certain materials can’t handle extreme temperature changes and moist weather conditions.
So, the biggest mistake you can do is underestimate or completely disregard the weather. It has a lot more say over the success of your moving day than you may think.
Forgetting About Flooring
Moving days are long and tiring, and once the moving truck arrives you’re eager to get it unloaded. However, it’s important to stop and take a moment to protect the flooring in your new house. Lay down some thick cardboard in high traffic areas, and let the unloading process go much smoother. This little tip will also help you prevent slips and falls.
Getting the Wrong Mover
With such a vast selection of moving companies out there, it can be hard to narrow in on the ones that are best for you. As such, it’s easy to simply pick the cheapest. However, it’s important to remember that the movers will have access to your most prized possessions; items you have added together to create a home. So, you want to be sure you hire movers that you can trust, that offer valuation coverage to protect your valuables and that are highly trained professionals. Anyone can “move” your belongings, but professional movers do more than just that.
The winter season may not be everyone’s favorite time to move. However, as long as you avoid these 5 common mistakes, you’re well on your way to an efficient and productive day, regardless of the weather.
