Handy Safety Tips For Moving In The Snow, Part 1

Handy Safety Tips For Moving In The Snow, Part 1

Let’s face it, something we get plenty of here in Wisconsin is lots and lots of snow. That said, moving your home or business in winter — especially when there’s snowpack or on a day when a snowstorm hits — can be challenging, to say the least. Not only can moving in snow, ice, and frigid temperatures increase the stress of a move, but it can also be dangerous.

MOVING IN THE SNOW? CHECK OUT THESE HANDY DO’S AND DON’TS

That’s why today, your friends at Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin are sharing a few handy tips to help you navigate moving in the snow to keep you and your family safe, protect your belongings, and help ensure a successful, disaster-free winter move.

Do Shovel That Snow

One of the most important things you can do when moving day falls on a snow day is to shovel, shovel, shovel. Shovel your driveway, your walkway, your sidewalk, and you might even need to shovel your back porch if you’re moving items from your backyard. If these areas are packed with snow, pushing a handcart, moving furniture and other heavy items, or carrying boxes could be disastrous.

Tip: On moving day, even if you’ve hired professional movers, get up early to clear these areas of snow and ice. It’s up to you to make sure there are clear and safe paths to and from the moving truck. Also, be sure to lay down some ice melt on icy patches as an added level of protection.

Don’t Bother Cranking Up the Heat

On moving day, don’t even bother cranking up the heat in your home. If you’re tackling the move yourself, chances are you will be opening and closing the door frequently, unless you have everything packed and stored in your garage. That said, if you’ve hired professional movers, your door will be open the entire time as movers go in and out as they pack the moving truck. All that heated air will simply escape, and with the frigid temperatures we get here during a Wisconsin winter, it will be impossible to keep the cold air from flowing into your house. Not only that, you’ll still have to pay for that day’s electricity usage, so cut your costs by keeping the heat down.

Tip: Don’t forget to set up the utilities at your new residence prior to moving day. The last thing you want after a cold day of moving is to have no heat or hot water to warm you up in your new place.

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5 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR SNOW DAY MOVE SAFER

Moving in the snow? Check out these handy tips to make your wintertime move safer!

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Shovel Your Driveway, Walkways, and Sidewalks

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Skip the Moving Truck Rental

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Wear Thick Gloves to Protect Your Hands and Improve Your Better Grip

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Check the Weather Frequently

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Don't Drive If It's Too Dangerous

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Contact Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin for Help With Your Next Move!

CONTACT GORILLA MOVERS OF WISCONSIN AND LET US HANDLE YOUR SNOW DAY MOVE FOR YOU!

Middleton: (608) 291-4984 | Sun Prairie: (608) 291-4943

Do Reconsider Renting a Moving Truck

Another thing you ought to consider when moving in the snow is how comfortable you will feel driving in the snow in an unfamiliar, oversized moving truck. Driving on icy roads around Madison or Sun Prairie is hard enough in your own vehicle, let alone in a rented moving truck. Truthfully, unless you have experience driving a truck, you’re putting yourself and others at risk if you’re driving a moving truck loaded with an entire home’s furnishings and all your belongings in bad driving conditions. Maybe skip the rental and save your insurance.

Tip: Rather than renting a truck, contact a local moving company like Gorilla Movers to get a quote for your winter move. We are experts when it comes to moving in the snow and can easily navigate snow- and ice-packed streets with care and ease for a safer move. Not only that, we have different sized trucks for different sized moves and can easily fit all of your belongings in one truck to eliminate the need for multiple vehicles to move your home.