The summer heat can be overwhelming, especially if you’re moving. More than 70 percent of moves occur during Memorial Day and Labor Day, and temperatures can end up in the triple digits. It can be more expensive and difficult to move during the summer, but if you need to relocate to a new home or area, follow these tips to make your move as quick and painless as possible. If your home has been on the market for far too long and you need to move, contact Great Home Buyer in Atlanta. We’ll purchase your home in whatever condition that it’s in and can close on the sale in as little as a week. Contact us today to get started or schedule a tour!
Move Early
Beat the heat by getting started early. Even though getting up early can be difficult, it definitely pales in comparison to high temperatures and humidity. Generally, the hottest time of the day is between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., so try to get moving before 7 a.m. to maximize your time before the intense sun and rising temperatures make moving miserable. You can count on about a 10-15 degree difference between getting started early and moving later in the day.
Drink Plenty of Water
Staying hydrated is essential, and is even more crucial when you’re exerting major amounts of energy. Whether you’re simply loading light boxes or lifting heavy pieces of furniture, you will be sweating a lot. If you fail to replenish your body’s lost fluids with H2O, you can easily become dehydrated. Water is one of the most overlooked nutrients, so make sure that you’re drinking plenty of water during the move and keep an eye on anyone else who is helping you as well. Enforce mandatory water breaks and keep a cooler full of cold bottles close to keep water nearby.
Turn the Utilities Down
Keeping your home cool will provide a respite for you and any people or movers who are helping you. You’ll be able to focus on what you need to accomplish next instead of feeling too overheated. It’s important to close doors and windows to keep the cold air in and the hot air out. Of course, this can be difficult if you are moving large pieces of furniture and the door needs to be open, but make sure to close the door behind you after exiting the home to keep as much cold air inside as possible.
Take Breaks Often
If the heat is especially oppressive or there are heat advisories in your area, take plenty of breaks during the hotter parts of the day. Heat exhaustion can get dangerous very quickly, and it can cause you to feel nauseated, dizzy, or disoriented. As you can imagine, if you’re feeling overheated and trying to move a heavy box, you could cause injury to yourself or other people. Make sure that everyone who is helping with your move is taking regular breaks, and immediately stop and find somewhere cool to sit down.
Watch Out for Items That Aren’t Safe in the Heat
If your move will take multiple days to be completed, make sure that you’re not loading items on the truck that could be damaged by sitting in the heat. Electronics, wooden furniture, art, photographs, candles, dvds, and cds can all be damaged by heat. Keep them out of the truck as long as possible and move them inside as soon as you can when you arrive to your new home or destination.
Use Sunscreen
Sunburn can make your moving day turn painful quickly. You may not think that you’ll get sunburned walking inside and outside multiple times, but if the sun is high and there isn’t a cloud in the sky, you may end up getting blistered. Make sure that you’re applying plenty of sunscreen to protect any exposed skin, and reapply often if you’re sweating. You can also wear a hat and sunglasses to add more sun protection.
Moving is never fun, and it can be seriously overwhelming when the temperatures rise to triple digits. When you’re ready to move and can’t wait to sell your home, contact Great Home Buyer in Atlanta. Call us today!
