Moving during any time of year can be challenging enough, but what if you are moving during winter? There are a few things you can do to simplify this endeavor.

You can’t always pick your moment. Sometimes, circumstance dictates that what you’d much rather put off for spring or summer must happen now—regardless of how cold it is outside or what a pain in the derriere moving in winter can be. But you don’t have to go it alone and you don’t have to bumble your way through it. Here are a few tips to help make your winter move a success.

• Stay updated. Regardless of whether you’re just in the packing stages or getting ready to drive across town to pick up your rented moving truck, staying on top of weather updates is critical. The last thing you want to do is find yourself in the thick of the worst blizzard in history with half your boxes in the moving truck and the other half still inside your soon-to-be ex home.
• Come bundled. Sure, it’d be splendid to be able to carry out the tough task of lugging boxes up and down flights of stairs in shorts and a tank top, but how practical is that in winter? Dress the part and always bring an extra layer of clothing. Moving’s a big enough pain without having to worry about frostbite, too.
• Anticipate slick conditions. Sure, you might have a few hoodies lying around to help you deal with the icy temperatures as you shuttle boxes back and forth from your home to truck and truck to home again—but how’s your footwear? Furthermore, are you equipped with rubber mats to prevent from slipping and potentially injuring yourself? Even if it’s dry when you go to rent your moving truck, consider all possibilities and go prepared.
• Plan on having to dig out. If you live in a snowy state but Frosty hasn’t visited you yet, don’t expect him not to make a grand appearance just because you’re in the middle of a time-sensitive move. Bring snow shovels, ice scrapers and anything else you might need to deal with a sudden shift in wintry weather.
• Keep your plants warm. If you’re moving with plants, the cold temperatures could kill them. Take extra measures to keep your foliage fine by wrapping them in plastic bags or delivering them separately from everything else you’re tossing into the back of your moving truck.
• Take your time. One of the biggest risks to your personal safety when moving in winter is rushing. Understand ahead of time that moving is going to take much longer than it would in summer, and plan accordingly by starting earlier or giving yourself an extra day. Slow and steady wins the race, but hustling to and fro in winter can cause a bruised and swollen bum.

This blog post was provided by MyMove.com, an online resource where you can find the information, products and moving deals you need to streamline and save during a move.

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