by Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
Something before we go into all the factors to stay put through the New Year--while Covid is the bogeyman in the shadows, these details tend to be evergreen--just this year, you may want to refrain from travel and also being around new people as much as possible.
Movers
Certainly, moving companies in Austin do work over the holidays, but their teams also take time off. In the best of days, you should book your movers a few weeks ahead of time; from late November through early January they are functioning with a smaller workforce, much like everyone else. Therefore, wait until everybody is back at work to schedule your trek. If you are dead focused on moving in late December, make sure to get it on your professional mover’s schedule sooner than later.
Places to stay
Families will travel over the holidays in 2020, no matter what the CDC states. But families who might ordinarily take a flight are opting to drive this year--airlines have severely restricted flights, making traveling by air just about any place difficult. Driving will mean more hours on the highway and overnights while travelling, therefore anticipate motels to be reserved. Hotels near interstates and busy highways tend to be more busy than you may realize throughout the holidays anyway, which means the nightly charges skyrocket. Unless you have already locked in your booking, count on paying a premium for rooms right by ice machines and elevators.
Winter Weather
The way this year is looking, there may very well be hurricanes in the gulf and snow storms in the Midwest competing for the Weather Channel's attention. Ice and snow are normally a risk throughout the winter months, and you need a Plan B in case a storm comes towards you while you're in the heart of moving. During the holidays you will be functioning on increased emotions and excitement even when you aren't moving, so why would you put on the pressure of a move? The last thing you want is for the stockings you had planned to hang by the new chimney with care to become held up with a freak ice storm, consequently stay put, hang the stockings, and deal with the boxes later.
Enjoy Your Holidays
Last but not least, since this is your very last Christmas in your old house, take the time to have fun with it. Decorate your residence as usual, make the goodies and also the turkey, and do all the things which are your traditions. The holidays are filled with nostalgia, anyway, consequently don't hide those thoughts under the rug due to the fact you will be moving. I probably would not advise stewing in every single memory (this is where the tree fell off the roof of the van), but definitely give yourself and your family the room to stroll down memory lane as much as they prefer. Spend time with close friends, hang your stockings, and when it's all over, pack up like you usually do.
Here's a bonus--this is your time to get rid of all of your shabby old decorations and dim bulb strands--you surely don't wish to move that!
Important thing? Moving and the holidays are demanding. Separate your worries simply by putting off your move to Austin until the final piece of tinsel goes and you've got another year of great remembrances behind you. When you're all set to make your next move, our professional movers in Austin are prepared to help. Contact us today!
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