Five Tips for Holiday Moving
Holiday Moving is not an easy feat. Many people view the Holidays as a very stressful time.
Why would you want the upheaval inevitably brings during the Winter … during the Holidays?
Sometimes families don’t have a choice. Holiday moving could be related to the military, a job relocation, or a life event over which you have little control, can dictate the timing of a move. If you must move in the winter before, during, or after the Holidays, here are some tips that can help you stay organized while still enjoying the Holidays with your family.
Here are 5 Tips for Moving During the Holidays:
Book your Mover ASAP.
Many people have vacation time during the Holidays and requests for this period are many and available time slots, few.
List your Holiday obligations.
Decide what holiday festivities are non-negotiable and those that you can skip or postpone this year. Scale back on holiday decorating with a wreath on the front door and perhaps a tabletop tree in the house. You can pack the rest of your decorations, but you won’t be missing out on the holiday entirely.
Designate packing days.
Set aside days where packing is the top priority. Begin as early as possible and select an area where you can store your boxes … the garage or a spare room is ideal. Declutter room by room, removing the things you will not be taking with you and designate whether these items are to be donated or disposed of. Next pack items you will not be needing right away, like books, off-season clothing, and extra bedding and linens. Feel the holiday spirit by listening to holiday music or watching a holiday movie while you pack.
Ask for help with your move.
Ask a friend or family member to help with moving boxes to your staging area or on the day of the move to sweep the front walk for the movers or to lay tarps over rugs and wood floors to keep them dry during the loading process. Someone to keep the children occupied when you are packing or on the day of your move is an invaluable service. Someone else might bring in lunch so you have one less thing to worry about.
Protect your possessions.
During the winter months, it is important to take extra care to protect your things that may be vulnerable to changes in temperature. Use blankets or towels to double wrap fragile items like glass, dish ware, décor, and electronics. Mark boxes with electronic devices so that the movers will avoid leaving them outside or in the garage for an extended time. These items may need a full day to return to room temperature. Ask your mover for mattress covers to protect mattresses and box springs from the winter elements.
The key to a smooth, stressless move during the Holidays is just like any other time of year. Organization is critical; create a to-do list and stick to it. Download our Ayer Moving and Storage Moving Guides which will help you know what to do when and how to pack like a professional.
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