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Winter is approaching fast and with that brings freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and hazardous road conditions. If you happen to be moving during the winter season, you may stumble upon a few challenges that will make the move more stressful. Here are 10 moving tips from expert New York movers, Shleppers Moving & Storage, to help your winter move go smoothly.
Moving Tips
Keep Checking the Weather – Stay updated on the weather and check every week leading up to the move and every day the week of the move. With the unpredictable weather in the winter, you may run into a blizzard, closed off roads, and poor driving conditions. If there are bad conditions or a storm coming, get ahead and reschedule your move.
Schedule Early Move – In the winter, it is typically darker longer so try to schedule an early morning move to optimize daylight hours. Take advantage of the light and move as early as you can because of the limited amount of daylight.
Turn Off Heat – By turning off the heat you will lower your costs. With people going in and out of the house all day, all the heat will be going straight out the door.
Clear Sidewalks, Streets, Driveways, etc. – Be cautious of black ice and the slippery conditions while walking outside. Try to salt, shovel, or snow blow paths for your movers to safely walk and carry your belongings without slipping and falling.
Check Utilities at New Home – Check to make sure all your utilities are turned on in the new house a few days prior to the move. You don’t want to move in and not have light, heat, or warm water – or possibly have frozen pipes, especially in the winter.
Cover Your Floors – As people continue to go in and out of your home, they are going to track in dirt, mud, snow, ice, etc. Make sure your house stays clean and lay floor mats or tarps on the floors of your house.
Have Weatherproof Materials – If not properly packaged, your belongings may get damaged because of the snow, sleet, or rain. Protect your items from the poor weather with sheets, towels, blankets, etc.
Service Your Car – Prior to your move, we recommend getting your car serviced and make sure it is ready for any unpredictable weather conditions. Have the battery, fluids, oil, breaks, and tires all checked. In the case of a snowstorm, be sure to have tire chains, tow rope, extra gloves, hat, blankets, ice scrapers, shovel, money, and extra window wipers.
Double Pack Fragile Items – Delicate and fragile items may become more brittle in the cold weather. Double pack these fragile items so they are less likely to break or become damaged.
Budget Your Time – Plan ahead and stay organized so you can have a safe and efficient move. If you have a busy schedule around the holidays and know you’re pressed for time, start packing well ahead of your move so you’re not rushing the day before. Use your time wisely and find a good balance between holiday parties, family and friend gatherings, and packing for the move.
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By following these helpful tips, we can guarantee your winter move will be safe, efficient, and even cost-effective. For over 40 years, our professional movers have mastered the challenge of moving people in every type of weather condition. When you choose Shleppers, you can trust that our licensed and experienced movers will transport your belongings to your new home in a safe and timely manner.
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