4 Things To Know About Winter Moves

If you are planning on moving this winter, you need to make sure you know what you will be facing. Moving in the winter is not impossible; however, it is going to take a little more planning than a move during the summer, when the weather is a little more predictable.

Be Ready on Moving Day

First off, you are going to have enough to deal with on your actual moving day; you shouldn't still be packing up boxes. You should have everything in your home all packed up on your moving day. That will allow you to focus on the actual process of moving.

Pace the packing process, and work to have everything packed up a day or two before the move. See if you can stay with friends or in a hotel the night before the move so you don't even have to pack up bedding on the official moving day.

Prepare the Sidewalks 

On moving day, make sure you keep out a shovel, a broom, and some salt. Shovel any snow from the sidewalks and the driveway. Sweep away any dirt that will trip people up. Put down salt if necessary to keep the ground from being slippery. 

You can also put down cardboard on the sidewalk for more traction. This is a good solution if your sidewalk and pathways are really wet.

Protect Against Moisture

Make sure that you protect your belongings against moisture. Rain and snow are common in the winter, and you don't want either to damage your items. It is a good idea to use plastic totes to pack up anything you don't want to get water damaged instead of using cardboard, which water can soak through. You can also keep sheets of plastic on hand and use them or even regular blankets to cover boxes and furniture to keep them from getting wet as they are being moved out of and into your home.

Add Flex Time 

You can't control the weather, which is why you should add flex time into your moving schedule. Schedule the move so you have a few days to move out of your home after your moving day. That way, if a big snowstorm hits and you have to postpone your move by a day or two, you will not run into trouble.

A good winter move is all about planning. Get everything packed up ahead of time. Prepare the sidewalks and protect your belongings against moisture. Give yourself a little flex time with the move. Finally, make sure that you contact a local moving company to help.