{"id":15949,"date":"2022-05-26T11:57:16","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T15:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morningstarstorage.com\/?p=15949"},"modified":"2022-05-26T11:58:25","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T15:58:25","slug":"7-tips-for-moving-during-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.morningstarstorage.com\/storage-insights\/7-tips-for-moving-during-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Smart Moving Tips for the Summer Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that, historically, the summer season is the best time of year to move homes? In fact, <\/span>70% of all moves in the United States<\/span><\/a> tend to take place between Memorial Day and Labor Day. There are a lot of reasons why this might be the case.<\/span><\/p>\n

For one, the school\u2019s out for the summer, making it much easier for families with school-aged children to relocate to new neighborhoods during the lull of the summer vacation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In many cities \u2014 particularly in college towns \u2014 leases tend to end and begin during the summer months, as students, professors, and other business professionals are more apt to move during this time. After all, it\u2019s typically the slowest time of the year when lots of families take vacations and work slows down significantly before ramping back up when school is back in session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The weather is warmer, which can make it more difficult to navigate a hefty move during the months of extreme heat, but it\u2019s so much better than trying to move during the rainy spring or snowy winter months!<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, moving in the summer comes with its own benefits and drawbacks. If you\u2019re looking to make the move this summer, here are some helpful tips and tricks to make things much smoother of a transition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Moving Companies or Moving Trucks Well in Advance<\/b><\/h2>\n

You\u2019re planning to move during peak moving season, which means you need to be a little more proactive about booking your movers or moving trucks and supplies than you would any other part of the year. These providers are going to be in high demand all summer long \u2014 but particularly during the beginning and end of each month when leases typically start and stop. Try to schedule your move in the middle of the month and the middle of the week to avoid scheduling conflicts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2192 Morningstar Storage Pro Tip: Unless it\u2019s unavoidable, don\u2019t schedule your move on a holiday or holiday weekend because these dates will be much more expensive!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Prepare Moving Boxes, Furniture, and Items Ahead of Moving Day<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the biggest mistakes you can make from the start of a move is underestimating just how much prep time you\u2019re going to need to get your home ready for the big move ahead. It\u2019s smart to start preparing at least three months in advance of your physical move date (if not sooner!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gather boxes and packing materials, and begin packing away items that you won\u2019t need access to until after the move is completed. Be sure to carefully label all of the boxes so it\u2019s easier to find things once you start to unpack in your new home!<\/span><\/p>\n

Make a Plan for the Kids and Pets on Moving Day<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you have pets or children present in your family, you\u2019ll want to make arrangements for them to stay safe during the hectic moving day. After all, there are going to be a lot of moving pieces – no pun intended!<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask family or friends to lend a hand by keeping your kids and pets occupied off-site on the day of the move to make sure everything can move forward safely!<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Ready for the Heat<\/b><\/h2>\n

In case you forgot, you\u2019re going to be moving during the hottest part of the year \u2014 and that means you need to be prepared for those extreme temperatures!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some tips to stay safe regardless of how hot the thermometer reads on the day of your move:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n