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Moving in Peak Heat? Take These 6 Precautions

by | Aug 10, 2017 | Features

When the heat is on but the moving cannot stop, it is imperative that extra precautions are taken to stay safe. There’s always added risks when the heat is beating down its hottest and you are completing this difficult activity. But, with these six precautions, you can move in the heat with far less worry.

Key Takeaways:

  • 14 percent of the US population relocated in 2015, sixty percent of which were to other states. Most relocations occured in June.
  • Stay hydrated and dress appropriately if moving in hot weather.
  • No A/C or other utilities will be running in the new house. Be sure to turn on the utilities and cool down the house before residing in it.

“Randy Peacock, general manager of the Seattle moving company Neighbors Relocations, says it’s best not to move during the summer at all if you can avoid it.”

https://www.sparefoot.com/self-storage/blog/19312-summer-moving-tips/

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