Make Your Moving Plan Easier This Summer
Summer has the advantage of summer vacation, meaning less impact on kids’ routines and sleep schedules. Work responsibilities may be a bit lighter in the summer for some people (especially teachers) making it easier to free up the necessary time. That said, the summer heat can wreak havoc on your move. If you do decide to move in the summer months, here are 3 important things to put into your moving checklist from a moving service provider.
Be safe in the heat
As with any other summer activity, have lots of water on hand. If you are moving yourself (and your family), moving is an intense activity and can make you work up sweat even in colder weather. This is magnified in the summer months. Add water, hydrating drinks, and light snacks to your moving checklist.
Take special care of kids and pets
With a house full of boxes, movers, and moving equipment, there are few shady places for kids and pets to stay out of the heat. The doors will be open for extended periods as well, making air-conditioning inefficient, and window units may already have been removed from houses without central air. Arranging to have kids stay with a relative or friend for the day and putting the animals in pet daycare can make sense on hot moving days.
Take care of belongings that can get damaged by heat
Candles are a top fatality in hot moving trucks. What’s worse, they can melt onto other belongings and cause permanent damage. Chocolate and hard candies have a way of becoming hidden in kids’ clothes and belongings. Shrink-wrapped clothing can also lead to disaster, as can vinyl records and CDs. Some equipment should never be stored in extreme heat or sun so evaluate the type of equipment you have and refer to user manuals for transportation tips.
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