Your All-Season Washington DC Moving Guide
If anyone can choose the best time to move, most people would surely choose moving in summer. The weather in summer is always predictable compared to the other seasons of the year. While other people are enjoying the beach or just lounging around, you are embarking on you own adventure—moving.
While moving to a new place is quite exciting, the process that you have to go through before, during and after moving is certainly stressful. Dealing with the raging temperatures of the summer heat will certainly add up to your moving woes. Be sure to ask DC Movers what would be some precautions you can take to safeguard your summer move, and you'll find out that while summer is definitely an ideal time of year to meove, there are certain considerations that movers Washington DC has accepted for years as their top DC movers will tend to recommend as safety tips.
Although it’s tempting to leave packing up everything to the last minute, it is best that you are well prepared for your move so that you can face whatever eventualities that may arise. Once you have packed all your things, get all geared up to face the hot summer sun on moving day.
- Protect everyone from dehydration - Even if you are not involved in packing and moving your things, you can still get dehydrated from the sweltering heat. Dehydration is a dangerous condition where your body loses more water compared to what you are taking in. Be sure to have plenty of ice cold water always available for everyone, including the movers. Keep also athletic beverages on hand because they are laden with electrolytes that can help prevent dehydration and keep everyone energized for the activity at hand.
- Dress to protect - It is surely enticing to wear shorts, shirt and flip flops during moving day but these are not the best get-ups for moving on a hot summer day. Although you will find them comfy because of the heat, you are more prone to injuries or you will find yourself uncomfortable as the day progresses. Wear sneakers to safeguard your feet and wear a simple attire such as a tank top or cotton shirt which is light-colored together with a comfortable pair of jeans that you don’t mind getting dirty or sweaty. Don’t ever think about wearing accessories including necklaces, rings, and bracelets, for they might get caught in the things that you will be handling and result in injury.
- Watch your perishable foods - Food which needs to be kept frozen or chilled should immediately be packed in a cooler that you have filled with ice. Never allow these items to thaw or defrost because they will surely get spoiled and may cause illnesses once you eat them.
- Pack fans and A/C units last - Keep your place cool throughout the day by packing air conditioners and fans last. A cool house is a good place to relax after carrying all the boxes to the moving truck. Fans and A/C should also be the last in so that it will also be the first one out. It is best that these be installed in your new home to keep the place cool before your move in your boxes.
- Haste makes waste - Never rush things when moving. Accidents usually happen when you become careless and you attempt to rush things up in an effort to finish loading the truck. You may end up getting injured from rushing in and out or up and down the stairs or you might drop some boxes that will entail additional time to repack. Patience is still a virtue when you are moving. Remember there are no shortcuts. So take a break once in a while and work at your own manageable pace.
Moving during the winter season is definitely not a good idea for anyone. But when it is really necessary to move during winter, you should arm yourself with the following tips to make your winter move easier and stress-free.
- Dress to protect yourself from the freezing cold - Dressing warmly should be not taken for granted when you move during the winter season. Although you might get warm from lifting up and carrying your things and you peel off the warm heavy clothes, it is still best to keep them where they are easily accessible to you and you can easily change back to them when you feel cold. You must be prepared for whatever eventualities including your house heater breaking down on the day of the move.
- Keep your pathways clear of ice and snow - Anyone moving during winter should know that snow and sleet storms can result in a delay of pickup and delivery of your things. Moving during winter will surely mean adverse weather conditions so you must be flexible and be prepared. It is your responsibility to clear your walkways and driveways of ice and snow to prevent further delay when the movers come. Slick snow is perfect for dangerous falls and slip ups. Walk slowly while you carry your boxes to the truck and be sure of where you are walking. Better be slow than sorry.
- Keep the heat turned on - Know whether you will still have heat in your current home during the move and if your new home will have heat before you move in. If your energy company will turn off your heat source before your move or your new house doesn’t have a source of heat yet, it is best to invest in space heaters to be your ready source of heat.
- Have snacks and warm drinks for everyone - A bowl of hot soup and snacks will do wonders for the stomach and the energy of you and your movers. Food, instant coffee, dry soups and tea must be prepared beforehand for everyone to enjoy during your move.
Whether you are moving in the heat of the summer or the blustery cold of the winter, planning ahead of time is still the best way to make your move one stress-free adventure.
