Pandemic Effect On Moving

With all the changes that pandemic has brought to our lives, it only makes sense for people who are considering moving to ask how it’ll affect their move. One thing you should know is that a moving company is considered to be an essential business which means they’re allowed to operate throughout the pandemic. With this being said, there are a few more things you should know. Social Distancing While Moving As much as possible you should still practice social distancing with your movers. Designate one person to work with the movers and have the rest of your family remain isolated on a patio, in the backyard, or somewhere else that the movers won’t be accessing. You should also know that you may be limited by local social distancing regulations when it comes to the number of people the moving company can send to your home. This may mean that loading the truck for moving may take longer. Wear Masks and Gloves Maintaining social distancing while moving can be challenging. […] Continue reading

Moving Guide During COVID-19

The information on COVID-19 as follows is current as of April 16th, 2020, based on the CDC announcement. This article is not intended as medical advice. COVID-19 has changed a lot of things and put a lot of things on hold. Some things, however, simply can’t wait, not even for a pandemic. For people in the process of moving – whether to relocate for a job or due to selling/buying a house – the show must go on, virus or not. Here are some tips for how to manage this already stressful process, now amplified even more by the coronavirus. Your first instinct may be to do everything yourself in order to limit contact, but this may actually work to your disadvantage. It can be an arduous task to load everything yourself, and this will lead to you being outside and among people for longer than you may need to be. PREPARING: Professional movers can help move your stuff quickly, efficiently, and minimize not only your moving time but also […] Continue reading