Moving Home in The Rain – Tips You Need To Know

One urban legend has it that moving on a rainy day is supposed to bring you bad luck, and while this may not be the case, it does hold some truth to it. Moving day becomes more complex and stressful when it’s all wet and slushy outside.

We’re talking about days when it doesn’t stop pouring, and the thought of even stepping out makes you cringe. Here is a list of helpful tips for moving on dreary and rainy days.

1. Safety

When it comes to rain, how much is too much? Rescheduling is the best option if it is raining cats and dogs for your wellbeing and the safety of the people helping you (family or movers). Not to mention the fact that you don’t want to have to deal with flash flooding while lugging heavy items around.

2. Control the flow of moisture as it occurs

Clean up rainwater as much as you can while you move itself. This will help keep your house clean, and it won’t leave your home wrecked after the movers leave. If you have a family member or a friend helping you out, ask them to take care of this task. This way you will avoid cleaning up after and it won’t make your house muddy. 

Ideas for dealing with extra water:

• Get rid of damaged boxes. Cardboard can break down if exposed to rain for an extended period of time. You should immediately remove these boxes and dry out anything inside to avoid permanently damaging anything.
• Wipe all your belongings properly with a towel. You don’t want your furniture sitting in a puddle of mud now, do you? 

Besides this, there are several ways to speed things up and save some money during a rainy day move. A few of them are listed below: 

• Be packed and ready as soon as you can
• Sketch out a plan on how you wish to move and make it easier for the removalists to transfer your things
• Ask your packers to park the truck close to your property
• If the rain recedes, try to move as many things as you can for the time being
• Always label the items and boxes properly

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