Moving is almost never fun. Once you\u2019re all set up in your new home, moving feels great in retrospect, but the actual moving day is almost always challenging. If you add in winter weather to this challenging situation, you\u2019re almost certainly in for a rough day. But it doesn\u2019t have to be that way! We have compiled 10 tips for moving in winter to make sure that the next time you\u2019re moving house in the snow, you don\u2019t end up cold, wet, and frustrated. If you\u2019re wondering how to move in the snow, stay tuned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Food and drink are always important when moving<\/a>. No-one wants to cook a big meal in a brand new house with most of your kitchenware packed away. This is even more applicable during a winter move when hot food is important to warm everyone up. Our suggestion is take-out. Make sure it\u2019s hot, and that there\u2019s lots of it. Also, coffee and tea should be on the menu all day. It\u2019s a small tip, but when you\u2019re moving during the winter, a hot beverage can change your day for the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most winter moving tips boil down to this: be prepared for the worst. You should keep blankets and towels handy to deal with anyone coming in from the cold. You should expect that if you\u2019re moving during a snowstorm, boxes will be coming in the damp. Take a second to dry them off, or at least put them down onto a tarp or a blanket. Also, keep towels handy for wet faces and hands. Moving house in the snow can be tricky, but it all becomes a little easier when we focus on creature comforts like being able to keep yourself dry and warm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As with our previous point, staying dry and warm<\/a> will be key if you\u2019re moving during the winter. Having spare gloves, hat, jacket, socks, and pants might all be handy. The last thing you want to be doing is digging through boxes trying to find something dry to wear while finishing the move. Worse than that, you could be stuck wearing your wet clothing and risking illness. You can get ahead of all of this by simply preparing some dry backup clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t want to damage your old, or new floors while moving in winter. How can you get ahead of that during your winter move? The first thing to plan for is what to do with entryways. Are you asking people to remove their shoes while going in and out of the house? This can be very tricky, even dangerous if they\u2019re carrying heavy items. If you still decide to go this route, some large, heavy-duty boot trays will be key. If you\u2019re going to let the movers keep their winter footwear on, consider putting down some tarps. If they\u2019re properly weighted down, they should keep the moisture off your floors while you\u2019re moving. This is a winter moving tip that very much depends on your specific situation, so make sure you\u2019re making the right call for your situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You should be shoveling if you\u2019re moving house in winter. Your old home should have all walkways clear of snow before the movers arrive, so facilitate safe and easy moving. You should keep an eye on the weather report so that you know if you\u2019re expecting more snow during the day. Does your new home have a shovel? If not, bring one! This is an easy-to-miss tip for moving in the winter, so try and keep it on your mind. This can make all the difference. Shoveling and salting the walkway of your new home can be key to make sure the move goes quickly and safely. Plus, your floors will be even easier to keep dry if movers don\u2019t have to tramp through the snow before coming into your home. This is more of a general moving during winter tip. It\u2019s easy to forget that moving during the winter is very different to moving during the summer. Road conditions, heating, weather, and safety are all much more important if you\u2019re planning a winter move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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