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Summer is the moving season, and we’re right in the middle of it. While it’s certainly not the summer any of us planned, it’s the one we have. We hope you’re staying safe and making the most of it. While many things have changed or come to a halt, moves are still happening. If you are moving this time around, you are certainly not alone. Here are some tips to help you get through it. 

Everyone Will be Moving, Plan Accordingly

Summer is peak moving season. While COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives, people still have to move. So we recommend you start early and plan ahead. If you’re renting, start talking to your building as soon as possible. Figure out elevator times and move requirements. The more details you have, the better prepared you’ll be when you reach out to moving companies for estimates. Keep in mind, the ends and beginnings of the month will start to book up 3 to 4 weeks in advance. Reach out to companies early and start gathering quotes so you can choose the right company for you.  

Start Your Move Early

Morning spots are often limited but ideal. If you have the option, always move early in the day. You’ll not only beat most of the heat but you also don’t have to worry about any moves scheduled before you. If you’re lucky enough to get that spot, you’ll likely experience less traffic over all as well. 

Turn On the AC

Once you have your movers started at your move out location, head over to your new home and turn on the AC. You definitely don’t want to get there when it’s unbearably hot and your crew will appreciate it. It will help them move efficiently and get less fatigued if the new location is cool and comfortable to work in. 

Avoid the Holiday Weekends

While you may think a 3 day weekend would be the ideal time to move, it’s best to avoid it. Some movers might close those days. And those who are open will likely be booked up before you know it. It’s often more expensive to move on those days as well. Keep in mind traffic will also increase as many leave and enter the city to enjoy the holiday weekends. While this summer is coming to a close, remember Labor Day is still coming up. 

Keep the Electronics Cool

While it’s easy to get distracted on move day, don’t forget about your electronics. If possible, move any TVs and laptops yourself. If that’s not an option, make sure they are packed safely. Have them loaded into the truck last and unloaded at the delivery location first, if at all possible. This way they won’t overheat or get damaged sitting in a hot truck all day. 

While this summer is unlike any we’ve ever experienced, people still have to move. Be prepared and start planning early so moving is the least of your worries this year. 

Moving is stressful under normal circumstances. Factor in a pandemic in addition to our everyday anxiety and it can almost be too much to bear. Moving now will be tough but not impossible. We wanted to gather some tips for navigating this difficult time and make moving a bit more manageable. We’ve also included practical tips to ensure your health and the health of your movers during Covid-19. 

Don’t Minimize Just Yet

While many suggest getting rid of items you don’t need or want prior to a move, don’t feel pressured to do that this time around. During difficult times, our objects tend to comfort and make us feel a bit more secure. If you’re feeling overwhelmed about what to take and what not to take, move it and decide later when you feel ready. Do what you need to get through this.

Ask for Help

If you need help, ask for it. While a lot of us feel like we should be able to handle hardship on our own, this is not a time to go at it alone. It’s important to keep a distance and practice precaution as you move during a pandemic, but there are ways to do it safely. Have people you trust help you pack while wearing masks and gloves, or secure a moving company to do the heavy lifting. Even emotional support can be extremely necessary and welcome during this time. 

Be Kind to Yourself

While moving efficiently benefits from organization and set goals, it’s okay if you don’t meet every single one of them this time around. So what if you didn’t pack up your closets or disassemble your bed when you thought you would. Start the moving process early, take your time, and don’t fixate on the small stuff. Get the rest you need and chip away at the project bit by bit. It’s okay to not to be completely prepared for the moment. Be kind to yourself.

Some Tips for Moving During Covid-19

• Make sure you are using new moving materials when you prep and pack for your move. Before Covid-19, we would encourage this option. It’s both cost efficient and environmentally friendly to reuse materials. For your safety, we’d definitely advise against it.

• In addition, ask your movers what precautions they are taking to ensure limited contact during a move. Do they have gloves and masks? Double check the payment method as some aren’t accepting cash at the moment.

•  Be sure to have hand sanitizer or wipes on hand for the move day and keep a good distance apart from your crew after your walk through. Some people leave their move out location and wait at the delivery.

•  Opt out of any packing or unpacking services to limit exposure. 

• Above all, delay your move if you are feeling sick!

These are unusual and distressing times. Move safely, be kind to yourself, and ask for help when you need it.

Preparing to move an office or business is no easy feat. It will be a complicated and intense juggling act. Preparation and organization is going to be key if you want the move to be successful. Here are some tips to help get you through this move as smoothly as possible.

Set as schedule and stick to it

Determine your schedule, like when you have to be out of your current location. Depending on how much stuff you have, you’ll probably need a few days to pack and move everything out.

Include your staff and assign tasks

Get your staff included in the move process early. An office move can have a lot of moving parts and tasks can easily be forgotten, it’s just too much for one person to handle. A move committee can help organize and prepare for the move. Have the committee review the tasks and assign roles if needed. They can be in charge of researching and securing movers or coordinating and designing the new office layout.

Have a plan and communicate

Set up a plan that will ensure employees are kept informed of every step in the process and moving plans. Be sure to communicate clearly with any clients and suppliers you may have, keeping them up to date during the move so you can stay open and in business during the transition.

Hire movers

Be sure to do some research and secure knowledgeable and experienced movers. It will be key to moving everything safely and smoothly. Determine budgets and quotes and compare them. Ask movers if they’ve done office moves before as it will help narrow down the choices. It may take awhile to determine which one is the right fit so start contacting movers early on in the process.

Hire packers, if you can

If your budget is flexible, consider hiring professional packers to. This will save you and your staff from having to pack some of the more difficult communal spaces. While the packers take care of everything else, your employees can pack their desks and offices.

Prepare the new space

Determine what the new location needs to ensure that there isn’t a gap in service. Talk to your new landlord as well as your service providers to set up appropriate telephone lines and network infrastructure. Determine and finalize layout as well.

While this is not an exhaustive list, it will give a good start to the moving process.

Maybe you’re not the most organized. Or maybe you always plan ahead. Regardless of how well you prepare (or don’t), moving is a really stressful experience that will throw you more than a few curve-balls. It’s crucial to be as prepared as possible to ensure your move goes smoothly. Here are some tips the most organized among us swear by. While you just never know what will happen, these tips will give you a good foundation to take on any challenge.

Use a notebook and stay organized
Whether it’s a notebook or a folder, get something to keep all of your important paperwork related to the move. It can be the central hub where you can place any inventories, checklists, budgets, and quotes for movers. If you consolidate all the moving parts, it’ll help you from feeling overwhelmed. If you’re more comfortable with a digital platform, the Moved app can also help keep everything organized.

Get boxes and start labelling
It’s never too early to start getting boxes. The sooner you start preparing, the less you’ll have to do towards the end. If you’re a procrastinator, we suggest jumping right in. It will definitely feel strange but you’ll be much more relaxed throughout the whole process. Get boxes, start placing them in each room, and label accordingly. It’ll help you remember what’s inside and it will also let the movers know where they go at the new location. Computer labels, stickers, and even just a marker will work just fine.

Plan the layout
If you’ve found your next home or apartment, make sure everything you have fits by pre-planning the layout. You’ll need a tape measure to make sure you have all the correct measurements. While it might sound like a lot of work, it’ll pay off in the end. It’s better to know you’re couch doesn’t fit ahead of time rather than on move day.

In an ideal world, you have plenty of time to pack and coordinate a move. But life isn’t always that simple. Sometimes apartments don’t work out or new job opportunities force you to relocate quickly. While moving on short notice is difficult, it’s not impossible. So here are some tips to help you prepare and execute a last minute move.

Book the movers or a truck immediately

Whether you’re hiring movers or just renting a truck, do it quickly. As soon as you know you have to move, call around. If it’s short notice, finding availability at a moving company might be rough so any bit of time helps. Movers are usually just as eager to fill a spot as you are to move. In any event, secure a truck just in case you can’t find movers in time.

Start packing, be ruthless

Last minute moves can be stressful, especially if you’re a procrastinator. You won’t have the time or the luxury to contemplate what you will and won’t take. Be ruthless, as much as you possibly can. If you don’t need or want it, toss or donate. The smaller, more contained your move is, the less daunting it will feel. Then start packing immediately. Don’t think too much, just place items into boxes where they fit. Be diligent and organized, and always remember to label boxes.

Be honest and request packing if needed

If you’re really strapped for time, hire movers to do the packing as well. They will make sure furniture is taken apart and properly wrapped. Frames and pictures will be taken down and packed securely. Boxes will be labeled and sorted according to room. They will handle everything. Just be sure to be open and honest with your movers. Be upfront and let them know you need packing services so they don’t show up unprepared. While packing services are an additional expense regardless, it will be less stressful and more efficient if everyone knows the job ahead of time.

If you live in an area where all four seasons make an appearance, most people take the opportunity to move in the summer. While no one likes moving in the winter, sometimes it’s necessary. Moving is already a stressful task but the winter months can bring on unexpected weather and of course, snow. It’s important to be prepared so that everything goes as smoothly as possible. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

Preparing Your new Home

Make Sure Utilities are Set Up
While this is a good general tip regardless of the season, be extra sure that they are set up if you’re moving in the winter. If you have access to your new location ahead of the move day, stop by and make sure your everything is working, especially your heat and water. Winter days are colder, shorter, and get darker sooner so be sure you’re ready to go when you move in.

Clear the Snow
Make sure the sidewalks, driveways, and alleys are clear at your new home. If possible, stop by the new place to make sure snow is removed and free of ice. Be sure to salt before the move day as well.

Check for Parking
Always make sure there is parking available for the moving truck. This is a good general tip but can be more cumbersome during the winter. It may mean you have to coordinate with your neighbors so be sure to give them plenty of time to adjust on their end.

Preparing Your Old Home

Clear the Snow
Don’t forget to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, and driveways of your move out location. Salt thoroughly to avoid any accidents and damage to your home, furniture, or movers. The parking area should be clear as well. Let this be the first thing you check on move day.

Protect the Inside of Your Home
Moving in is generally a fast process but the move out will take a bit more time. Be sure to prepare the inside of your move out location and new place by putting cardboard or plastic in high traffic areas to protect from snow, ice, and water. Secure whatever you do place on the floor to avoid anyone from tripping.

Stock up on Winter Supplies
Keep shovels and salt on hand in case it starts to snow. You might have these items already so just make sure they don’t get packed. In any case, keep an eye on the weather so you can act accordingly.

Have Hot Drinks Available
Moving is rough regardless of the weather. If you’re moving yourself or have hired movers, make sure you have hot drinks available for everyone. It’ll help keep morale up and get the job done, especially is we approach the dreaded winter months.