The professional movers from Hercules Moving & Storage in Cincinnati, OH, know that you can’t always choose the time of year for your relocation. Yet, with their quality tools, experience, and expert moving and storage expertise, they can get you settled into your new place with ease—even in the dead of winter.

This knowledgeable team of movers shares some insider tips for making your cold-weather move go as smoothly as possible:

• Turn Off The Heat: Even if the temperature is below freezing, you’ll just be wasting energy by having the heat running when the door is wide open for the movers. Bundle up and turn the heat on once everything is inside.
• Protect The Floors: Consider laying down cardboard or plastic on your floors so that sand, gravel, and slush won’t damage them during times of high traffic. Just make sure that you don’t put down any materials that will cause tripping.
• Board Pets Elsewhere: You probably won’t want to keep your pets outside for the entire duration of the move when it’s chilly outside, so plan ahead and have someone else watch them or board them at a facility.
• Keep Walkways Safe: Make sure that steps, driveways, and sidewalks are free of ice and snow before the moving begins.
• Double-Check Utilities: Do an extra check ahead of time to make sure that the heat is working in your new home. As soon as you’re settled in, you’ll be able to get nice and cozy in your new house.

Cincinnati winters can get very cold, but that doesn’t stop the full-service movers from Hercules Moving & Storage. To enlist the help of these friendly professionals, call (513) 251-2593. You can also request a free estimate and learn more about the company’s additional moving and storage services online.