If you have to move in the middle of winter, you face a different set of challenges than you would in warmer weather. Cold, snow, and ice can impact the process of transferring your belongings to a new home or storage. Here are a few tips for handling winter conditions for a successful move in any weather.

How to Move During Winter

1. Don’t Pack Your Cold Weather Gear

This may seem like a no-brainer, but you’d be amazed how often bulky winter coats and boots are accidentally boxed up during a move. Before your moving day, set aside cold-weather gear for every member of the family and make sure you know exactly where it is.

2. Turn the Heat Off

This one is more counter-intuitive, but it makes sense when you think about it. As you move your boxes and furniture, your door will be open almost constantly, so any heat in your home will quickly escape. Since you’ll be cold either way, it’s a good idea to turn the heat off and save money. If you want to keep part of your home warm, try using a portable heater in a small area like a bathroom.

3. Have Hot Food & Drinks Available

Moving is hungry work, so it’s a good idea to have snacks on hand for your family and for anyone helping you move. And, if you choose hot options which you can keep hot on the stove or in the oven, the food and drinks will help you warm up during your breaks.

4. Clear a Path

Ice underfoot is always treacherous, but especially when you’re carrying something heavy. The day of your move, shovel and salt a path from your door to the moving truck. This way you can get all your items to storage without a fall which could break something.

5. Cover Vulnerable Items

Even a little bit of moisture may result in water damage and mildew — and in the winter, you can’t trust the weather to stay dry. Keep tarps and sheets on hand so that if snow or rain is falling, you can cover items on their way to the moving truck.

By preparing in advance with a few basic precautions, you can make your winter move smooth and easy. Apply these preparations at your new home or your storage unit, and it will be that much easier to beat the winter weather. A-1 Williams Mini Storage in Cookeville, TN, is the area’s most trusted and convenient storage facility. With top-notch security and 24/7 access to your storage unit, you can trust your belongings will be safe, secure, and available when you need them. To learn more or rent a storage unit, call (931) 537-6005 or get in touch online.