Bracing yourself for the winter move

Posted by admin on November 17, 2010 under Winter Moving | Be the First to Comment

Except for the cheap moving rates, ask anyone who has recently moved and they will tell you that winter moves are never pretty. When moving during the wintertime you are no doubt cold and there is no place that you would rather be than sitting by the fireplace or in your easy chair with a cozy blanket thrown over your legs. While thinking warm thoughts could give you something to look forward to when you get to your new home, we also have a few more moving tips to ensure that the cold weather does not get you down.

Firstly, if you have a scheduled move this winter you can do yourself a favor by thinking warm thoughts, but more importantly preparing for the move to your new home. No matter where you are moving to, you should always try to bundle up by dressing warm so that you would feel comfortable in the car when driving to your new home. Even if you are moving out of state from a slightly cold weather climate to one that gets icy cold this time of year, you should wear something warm just in case your vehicle breaks down and you may have to get out to fix something.

To avoid having to stop and check your car, you should take your vehicle in to the mechanic a week before moving so that he can service it and make it ready for the road.

Experts would also advise you to rid your walkways and driveways of excessive snow at both homes before the movers arrive. This would not only ensure a smooth move for them to get back and forth with your household items in a safe fashion but it would also avoid any slips and falls that you could be liable for.

There is nothing that beats walking into a warm home when you are coming in from the cold outdoors. It would be nice if you can have the heat going in both the old and new home so that the movers could feel comfortable as they move your items. In addition, you can reward the movers with cups of hot beverage including hot chocolate, tea or even coffee. This would be a great way to tip the movers for their service.