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Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or way down in the depths of the 2nd avenue subway line?), you’ve probably noticed winter arriving with a bang over the past few weeks. In typical New York fashion, we donned our extra gear to keep relatively warm and dry (with the exception of those of us misjudging the depths of the puddles at crosswalks), ran to local stores to stock up on bread and milk—because looming blizzards call for endless supplies of french toast of course—and otherwise hunkered down for the arrival of old man winter. Well, that is, except for us. Because as we all know, the only person who keeps on trucking more than the postman through sleet and freezing rain is the mover—because we move in all of it.
That having been said, the past couple of weeks reminded us that good preparation and experience can mean a world of difference when attempting to move in the snow (or dare we say it, an epic blizzard?!?!?). From simply having the right outfit for the job to being safe on the slick roads and black ice, if you plan on moving in winter you’re going to need to be extra diligent to keep you and your belongings safe.
Protect From The Elements:
Nothing says winter like water and dirt. Snow and ice melt quickly when tracked into your home–leaving slick, slippery pools of water, damaging floors and carpets, and creating a safety hazard for everyone. Combine that with lifting heavy furniture or fragile items and you’ll have a recipe for disaster. To be extra careful, utilize extra doormats, choose movers that bring extra runners to protect high traffic areas and ask about booties to ensure your moving company is extra diligent about not tracking in dirt and slush.
Leave Plenty of Extra Time:
A snowstorm is not the time to be rushing to move in or out of buildings. If you have deadlines to vacate your old home or arrive in your new home, make sure to leave plenty of extra time. This may mean packing earlier or enlisting the help of extra hands—all of which is a better idea than rushing a move in dangerous weather. Hasty moves can be difficult at any time but dealing with road closures or poorly plowed streets will inevitably take some of the excitement out of your moving day. If you’re dealing with an especially bad weather situation, try to keep calm and see if your old or new home arrangements can be more flexible. If you’re having a difficult time getting your move out done, the other person probably is too. Try to stay calm and you’ll have a much better move.
Dress For Success:
Moving in winter requires extra attention to what you’re wearing and what you’re prepared for. Running around doing last minute packing can make you work up a sweat, leaving you unprepared for when you do venture outside. Even if your movers are doing all the heavy lifting in and out of your home, you’re still going to eventually end up outside—and if you didn’t think to keep your winter coat and gloves handy, you might find yourself freezing! The same applies to proper footwear, especially if you will be carrying any items outside. Make sure your feet are not only warm but your footwear has proper traction. You may feel compelled to wear footwear that slips easily on and off to keep from tracking in dirt and water, but consider how happy you will be if your footwear easily slips off while you’re carrying a box of fragile items down the driveway.
The Good News:
If all of that has you feeling like you would simply be better off not moving, here are some exciting reasons to move in the winter:
- Less people move in the winter, leaving the best moving companies with availability and competitive rates pretty close to your move date.
- Reputable moving companies already know all of this stuff and have the experience to keep your stuff safe and dry.
- Moving and storage rates are generally a bit lower than in summer moving season, so you can get a better deal.
- You’re probably going to be stuck inside anyway, so you might as well get all that unpacking done in front of a snowy Netflix binge than in June when the beach is calling your name!