Moving
Whether you’ve moved a few times already or are moving for the first time, you’ll likely find that wintertime moves come with unique challenges. Fortunately, some extra planning can help you beat inclement weather, the flurry of the holiday months, and general moving stress, and 10 Federal has the moving tips you need to get the process started!
Start Preparing To Move Early
Especially in the wintertime, planning the timeline for your move in advance is crucial. You’ll want to pick a moving day well in advance so you have plenty of time to schedule movers or ask friends or family to help you move. If ice, snow, or winter storms are even possible, you may also want to pick out a backup moving day in advance. If you’re moving in the early winter, work your moving day around any holiday parties, family get-togethers, and the peak days of holiday travel traffic to make your move more seamless. If you have to move during the holidays, be extra thoughtful about labeling and storing gifts or essential holiday items as you pack so you can quickly locate them when needed.
Set Up Your New Place Before Move-In
One of the best moving tips is to ensure you have your new apartment or home ready before your move-in! While it can be easy to forget these steps when packing up and leaving your old place, you’ll want to ensure you have everything, including homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, utilities, and mail forwarding, set up for a seamless move-in.
Be Prepared With Moving and Packing Essentials
As moving day approaches, you’ll want to ensure you have all the essential moving and packing supplies. Be sure to grab plenty of boxes and wrapping materials, and leave plenty of time to pack breakables and special items carefully. While getting supplies, grab a couple of markers to label all your boxes with their contents. You’ll likely want to pack similar items ...
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November 29th, 2023
