It's that time of year again — the time of year where in one town, the sun could be shining and people are walking around without coats, while in next town over, snow, ice, and bitter temperatures abound. If you're planning a long-distance move during this time of year, and there's a chance that you'll be traveling through freezing temperatures, it's imperative that you pack the contents of the moving truck just right. Here, you'll find a few tips to help keep your things and your family safe as you move a long distance.
Hire a Professional Long Distance Moving Service
If you're not an experienced truck driver, you won't want to be driving a moving truck that you lease through bad weather. Driving a car through bad weather is difficult enough, but when you add all of that weight and the fact that the truck will get blown all over the place by the wind, it's not likely that you'll make it safely from your old house to the new one.
Not only will the service help to ensure that the truck makes it in one piece, but they can help you with the loading and unloading of the contents. This will reduce the time it takes you to get the job done by a lot.
Preparing Packages for the Truck
There are two types of things that you won't want unprotected in the back of the truck – electronics and houseplants.
To protect electronics, you will need boxes and lots of newspaper or bubble wrap. You need to pack the electronics in a well-padded box. The more padding you stuff in the box, the better the electronic will be insulated from the cold.
Now, the plants are going to be far more delicate to move than the electronics. To pack the plants:
Talk with the long distance moving services that service your area. They'll be happy to answer your questions and assist you in any way possible.