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June 06, 2019

Staying Cool During a Summer Move to Little Rock

Moving to a new homeBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Here's a fun fact for anyone who is moving this summer--nearly 80% of moves in the US occur in July and August. The youngsters are out of school, and also for quite a few families, it's just simpler to pack up and go while school's out. And even though it's warm, you've got a far better likelihood of the weather being a non-issue through the summer months. You can stay cool, both mentally and physically, by following these straightforward suggestions for a summer time move to Little Rock.

 

Reserve Your Mover Promptly

That 80% number? They all have to have moving trucks, and many of them need a minimum of a basic crew. It really is never too soon to commence thinking about the logistics of your move--full service moving company in Little Rock, DIY, or someplace in the middle? Go ahead and begin contacting professional moving companies concerning days and estimates and make up your mind as quickly as possible to ensure you are on their schedule.

In the event you put it off too long to employ a professional moving company--one that's licensed with the NTSB, has full insurance on equipment as well as staff, and offers a total slate of services--you could wind up working with a lower-end company that won't have the expert designations and expertise to get the job done.

Book Your Friends Early, also

Your buddies will ask if they can give you a hand with your packing. You ought to take them up on the offer--it will be an excellent hangout time, and should you be taking apart an home entertainment system or a playset, extra hands can be a necessity. Keep in mind that it is summer time for everybody and get on their calendars a few weeks out. This is especially important if your move is a DIY, figure out your dates to pack and load well ahead of time.

Transfer Sensitive Things in Your Vehicle

Professional moving companies in Little Rock can wrap and safeguard vulnerable and valuable things to make sure they may transfer safely to your new residence. They understand the most suitable packaging material for a given treasure and are specialists in packing up and balancing boxes. Therefore, you don't need to be worried about art, crystal, or china not making the journey.

Electronic products, conversely, tend to be an entirely different animal. The components in televisions, laptops, speakers, gaming systems, and so on are extremely sensitive to humidity and temperature and have to travel together with you, inside an air-conditioned car. Your mover company can help you pack your gadgets to ensure that they are protected against bruises and bumps, but many definitely will suggest you set them inside your automobile for transport.

Prescription medications also should travel together with you. Put the medications you will need on the road in pill keepers and place the rest of it in a baggie and place it within a bag you will keep in the air-conditioned car.

Click HERE for a listing of things that your professional movers are unable to transport.

Arrange an Early Day

Make an effort to schedule the hard labor early in the day. The humidity levels differ dependant upon what section of the country you're in, however the worst heat normally hits close to 3 in the afternoon. If you can have the moving vans loaded near to 3 and then everyone can get more comfortable in an AC equipped truck and car. In the event the move is a DIY, acquire the moving truck in the afternoon and load as much as you possibly can before it gets too dark, and then finish up the subsequent day.

It is Like a Holiday to the Seaside. Almost.

Pack a bag with sunscreen, hats, insect spray, extra t-shirts, along with sunglasses to protect you against the burning rays of the summer sun. Reapply sun block as directed, and swap t-shirts when they're soaked and gross.

Stay hydrated. After that hydrate more. Buy cases of water bottles and keep them in a cooler where everybody's got access and provide them to the moving company staff. They will usually have their own, but on a hot day more will always be welcome. Save the beer for when you are unpacked and hydrated--alcohol, exercise, and a very warm day can be a formula for a heat stroke.

Board Your Domestic Pets

Domestic pets require relief from high heat and stress, therefore board them for moving day so they can be more at ease. Pick them up on the way out; don't forget to allow space in the car for your pet.

 

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