{"id":9753,"date":"2019-01-16T11:11:58","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T16:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=9753"},"modified":"2019-01-16T11:36:59","modified_gmt":"2019-01-16T16:36:59","slug":"tips-for-moving-into-a-new-apartment-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/tips-for-moving-into-a-new-apartment-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Moving into a New Apartment in the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving to a New York City apartment<\/a> is an exciting time in a person\u2019s life, but isn\u2019t free from its own set of stressors. Perhaps the largest stressor of them all is the actual move itself. While this move is always a bit painstaking, that goes double for when you have to move to a new apartment in the winter. The cold, the ice, and the unpredictability all add to an experience that has the potential to be quite difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, there are some things that you can do to make your winter move into a new apartment a little bit smoother. This article is going to take a look at some of the best tips to help you move into a new apartment in the winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Five Tips for Moving to a New Apartment in the Winter<\/h2>\n

Read through our list of five tips for moving to a new apartment in the winter to set yourself up for success.<\/p>\n

1. Watch Your Step<\/span><\/h3>\n

You’ll make many trips moving furniture up and down stairs and in and out of vehicles. While this is likely tiring and might take a while, there is also the added risk of ice in the winter. Sidewalks, front steps, and even the streets can have ice, which makes it difficult to walk without slipping.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only can falling on the ice or snow<\/a> lead to painful injuries but if you fall while carrying some of your belongings, they could be damaged. Either way, be sure to be extra careful, watch your step and even consider salting or chipping away the ice before you start your move in or out of an apartment. Also, look into wearing shoes with a lot of grip to prevent slippage.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Dress Warm<\/span><\/h3>\n

In addition to the ice being something you need to worry about in the winter, so is the cold. While it won\u2019t cause you to fall, it can cause you a whole lot of pain and discomfort during your move. Being out in the cold is not advised, but when you have to move, you have no choice but to spend potentially hours and hours moving in and out of the cold.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result, be sure to dress warm if the weather will be cold<\/a> during your move. This means gloves (preferably ones that still allow you to carry or hold things without issue), a jacket, and potentially even a beanie. Of course, how warm you dress will depend on what the conditions call for in your area. While dressing warm might inhibit your movement a little and you might get hot while loading stuff inside your old apartment, it is worth it to ensure you stay warm and comfortable when outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

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