Moving can be stressful enough without tricky weather conditions to make things that much more complicated. If Mother Nature decides to snow all over your moving day, here are a few tricks to keep up your sleeve.

Prepare for Anything

The first–and perhaps the most important–moving tip is this: hire a moving company. It’s advice you’ve probably heard before, but that’s only because it’s so true. Movers can help make the entire process smoother, safer, and faster–and, on top of that, they have the tools and expertise to get everything where it needs to be without any hassle. That way, the only thing you have to worry about is getting yourself, your family, your pets, and your most important items (like medications and electronics) from Point A to Point B. Moving is stressful enough–why not hire the experts to help you out?

Tips for Handling a Snowy Moving Day

Whether you know ahead of time that you’ll be moving in the snow or Mother Nature decides to surprise you, you’ll want to be prepared. Here are a few quick tips to save you the stress (and the hassle)!

Tip #1: Know where you’re going.

This is good, practical advice in almost any situation, but on moving day, it doesn’t just refer to your new address. It means that to plan appropriately, you should know the layout and setup of your new home. For example, a house with a long walk between the driveway and the front door might pose different challenges than an apartment building. Having a sense of where you need to go and any potential obstacles you encounter will help you avoid any delays or hassles.

Tip #2: Try a human chain.

A human chain can be a great way to keep from tracking snow and mud onto your brand-new floors. Just make a “chain” from the moving truck to your home and then hand items from one person to the next. When conditions are slippery, this can help you move the process along but stay safer by reducing the possibliities of slips and spills. This is a good tip regardless of weather, so try to get some friends and family to help you move if possible.

Tip #3: Turn on the heat.

Make sure to turn on heat and electricity ahead of time. That way, you don’t end up in a freezing new house when all your winter clothes are still in cardboard boxes! Having the heat on will also help things to dry quickly, and will help you get cozy once you have your stuff in the house.

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