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7 Must Know Tips for Moving During Holiday Season
Moving Tips
October 19, 2022

7 Must Know Tips for Moving During Holiday Season

Moving during holidays can be stressful but it can lead to a fresh start. A key to smooth moving is to plan ahead and be ready for unexpected phases.

Ways that can help you moving during holidays

Explore these ways for smooth and stressless moving during holidays.

1. Plan your schedule accordingly

You can plan your moving schedule according to your calendar during holidays. Figure out how to save your energy for packing days. Try to stick to more important tasks and commitments and leave extra work that is not essential.

moving during holidays

2. Create a plan for holiday gatherings during the move

Try to make a plan about how many people you are going to invite to your home and on which days. Also make sure you have your to do list ready for each day. Check which friends and family gatherings your schedule allows you to go to. Give yourself targets each day for the work to be done. Divide your time according to the packing done and make it work. If your move is well planned you can relax and celebrate the holiday season. It is not necessary to miss out on the holiday fun. 

moving during holidays

3. Pack wisely , Donate what you do not need

Moving during the holidays can be less troubling if you consider the days/hours that are less occupied so you have plenty of time for packing. Prioritise things that are important and beneficial to you. Donate extra and useless items to needy people. 

4. Label your boxes

Always pack in a way so you can unpack moving items easily later on, labelling boxes and items will help. You can mark your delicate and expensive items so they can be loaded with great care.

5. Moving can be budget friendly

We all know moving can be costly in any time of year but during holidays you can expand your expenses. Create two budgets for holidays spendings and for the process of moving so you may not face any trouble monetarily.

One of the best tips for  budget friendly moving is to save your delivery boxes for packing. Saving your leftover boxes for packing can help you stay within your budget.

 

6. Prepare for an unpredictable weather

If you live in a place where weather conditions are severe or affect your health in any way you must be prepared. Weather can cause a little delay in your schedule so be ready enough to keep your belongings safe and secure no matter how the weather is.

7. Hire a reliable moving company

Shifting and moving can be more convenient and smooth if you hire a good moving service. Professional movers have all types of equipment and experience required for moving.

Benefits of moving during holidays

  • Moving in holidays can cost less. You can easily rent trucks at low rates as compared to non-holiday seasons. 
  • Your hiring movers can assist you in extra services like packing and carrying without charging extra on holidays. 
  •  You can engage yourself in moving strategies and plans so you may not find any time to attend boring family gatherings and unnecessary meetings if you are socially introvert.

Drawbacks of moving during holidays

  • You can miss your holiday or winter break because you’re moving. 
  • This moving process can bring so much stress and financial burden. Extra spending could tighten your budget.
  • Moving during holidays can be tiresome. It can lower your physical and mental health in various ways.
  • You can experience many difficulties in loading and unloading heavy and delicate items.

Conclusion

Moving can seem stressful but by managing your time and money you can get through it. Also take care of yourself and book a reliable moving company like AJ Moving Services for your shifting and moving during holidays. 

FAQS

  1. How do I move on holidays? 
    Moving during holidays is more convenient because of extra time and off duty hours. 
  2. Do people enjoy holidays while moving?
    Yes, you can still enjoy yourself by taking extra time out and being a part 
    of small gatherings while packing and moving during holidays.
  3. What things do you need to do when moving during holidays?
    Your first step should be planning ahead of time.Hire a good rental truck. Donate extra and unwanted items and sort out your belongings to pack.
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Moving with Pets
Moving Tips
October 12, 2022

Moving with Pets: 8 Must-Try Tips for Success

You have booked your commercial movers. Your packing checklist is all set. 

Your movers truck arrives in a few days for shifting. You are excited to move to your new place. 

But wait..is that everything? 

Or are you forgetting something? 

Oh, Yes. 

In all the moving excitement you forgot that moving with pets is a bit different than moving with your family alone. 

Our pets take comfort in their own routines. They find it difficult adjusting with change and all the moving hassle. 

But there are a few steps which you can take to make moving with pets as smooth as possible. 

1. Make them familiar with packing supplies

Pets can have real problems when they find any unexpected activity at home. 

When you are planning your move everything starts changing. 

There are boxes in the whole house. Strangers are coming in and out to take away the furniture. 

Instead of directly taking out a lot of boxes at the time of packing. Take out boxes a few days before. Put them in the corner of the house and let the pets sniff the smell and desensitise. 

Also try to make them familiar with the sound of packing tape and moving furniture. 

Moving with pets

2. Keep a routine while moving with pets

Avoid changing their daily routine during the move. 

We all have our habits and pets can feel really uncomfortable when their routines are changed. 

If they have a meal at a certain time of the day, keep the timings the same no matter how busy you are. Don’t pack away stuff that comforts your pets until the moving day. 

3. Keep pets entertained

Give them the attention they require throughout the day. Do not leave them all by themselves because they are used to you being around them. 

Avoid skipping walk days and play time. Adjust your schedule accordingly so they do not feel left out while moving to a new place. 

Spend time cuddling and playing so that they know that their bond with you still remains the same even with the changing environment. 

Moving with pets

4. Keep a secluded place for pets

Empty boxes, piles of clothes, your whole house looks like a mountain of clutter during a move. Between all this mess, keep a room or corner clean and organised for your pets.

Keep their toys and blanket somewhere away from all the noise and hustle so they do not get distrubed. But be sure to keep checking upon them from time to time.  

If you have a small space and you cannot take out a secluded part of home for them during the move, it is ideal to keep them at a friend or family member’s place.

5. Get in touch with your vet

Inform your vet that you will be moving and take records of any prescriptions or medications needed. 

Ask them if they can help you recommend any other vet in your new neighbourhood. 

Check if all the vaccinations are up to date. Make sure you carry all the vaccination documents safely to the new place as well. 

Make scanned copies of important documents of your pets as well, in case you lose original ones during the moves. 

6. Do not take your pet out of vehicle until arrival

Do not take your pet outside until you have reached inside the new house. Since they are moving to a new neighbourhood these curious creatures can easily get lost.

Even if the pet is well behaved, do not let them outside the vehicle. 

Let them transition in the new neighbourhood gradually. 

7. Be informed about pet laws at new place

Do your research and check out all the pet related laws and regulations in your apartment or building. 

If you have rented a place do not surprise the new owners about your pet on the day of move. Inform them beforehand so they have made up their minds and explained to you any rules they might have. 

Make sure your pet is welcomed to any new place you would be moving to. 

8. Pet-proof your new place before arrival

A new place can have unexpected windows, gates, doors, balconies and railings that you might have missed on your visits while doing a tour of the house. 

Especially scan the whole house for any potential hazards for the pets. 

Check all the toilet lids so pets don’t fall in them as they are used to their old bathrooms. Make sure all vents and AC ducts are closed.

Check for any poisonous plants in the backyard. Look out for any dangerous electrical cords and switches.

Conclusion

Your pet should feel homely in your new place. The transition process must be gradual for them to make themselves feel safe in the new environment. 

Make them have small walks around the new house so they can sniff and recognize new smells. 

Give them a lot of attention so they don’t feel that you have abandoned them. 

Try to keep the routine regular and hire professional movers who can take care of your needs while moving with pets.

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Moving Tips
October 3, 2022

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Moving Tips
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A few suggestions to make the process more smooth and more enjoyable for yourself. Keep reading to discover five valuable tips to make your moving day free of frustrations!

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