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Why Move Yourself This Winter

Winter Moving

Don’t face the elements while moving, hire Men on the Move to do it for you.

Winter weather got you down? Moving you or your business during the winter months are just a headache. This time of year might be cheaper from rental companies that make you do all the moving, but who wants to be out in the elements this time of year? Moving in the winter runs a high risk of injury and if you have limited mobility or past injury it can be a nightmare to try and move.

Moving in Michigan Winter Weather

This winter has seen it’s slew of different weather patterns, and planning a move around the storm systems is just unrealistic. Why brave the elements yourself when you can pay someone else to do it for you. You can hire a local licensed moving company to do all the heavy lifting while you enjoy settling into your new warm home. For those of us who hate the cold, the cost is worth it.

Avoid Injury During Your Move

Winter runs a high risk of injury. If you’re not slipping on ice, you’re dealing with the road conditions in a truck you’ve never driven before. This unnecessary stress is easy to avoid when you hire Men on the Move to deal with this for you. It’s always nice to have tips and tricks to moving in the winter, but our biggest one is to hire a trusted moving company to do it for you. 

February 2017 Moving Deal

For the month of February we are running a special deal, we’re calling it our midweek move discount. If you decide to move Tuesday or Wednesday and get ½ off Travel fees. We’ll get you all moved all you have to do is point us in the right direction. Book your move now!

 

So don’t wait for the winter weather, get your free residential or commercial quote today! 

Moving Heavy Furniture

Preventing Injury During Your Move

Be safe when moving heavy furniture

Moving heavy furniture is never fun, especially with the looming threat of injury or damaging your personal belongings. You have to consider what you can and can’t do physically, and be realistic about it. furniture material can range from light to heavier than it looks. Sometimes the best route is to ask for help, from friends, family, or by hiring a furniture moving service to help.

If you have sustained injuries (recent or old ones) that prevent you from being able to be fully independent during your move, don’t hurt yourself further, hire a professional. We’ve got an entire team of movers who can help you get your move done quickly and efficiently, with our putting any strain on you and your body. We understand that not everyone can perform their moves alone, and we are here to help. 

A professional furniture mover like Men on the Move is your best option.  But is you need to do it your self here are some quick tips and tricks to helping you not hurt yourself while you move.

Dress for the day-

Wear shoes that won’t slip, and clothes that can handle the activity of moving. Dress appropriately and you’ll have one less thing to worry about.

Lift from the Legs-

Old but tried and true. When moving or lifting heavy objects you’ll need to take the stress off your back. Kneel down and lift from your knees and legs rather than your back.

Pack Smart-

Make sure weight is distributed evenly between boxes. We recommend not having a box that is over 50 lbs. You should be able to lift the box without any strain.

(Psst we also offer packing services if you need someone else to make your move easier)

Know Your Limits- When Moving Heavy Furniture

Don’t push yourself harder than you have to. If you need to call it quits because you can feel an injury coming on, don’t change it. We here at Men on the Move can help make your move injury-free. We’ll even give you a free quote to give you an idea of how much your move will cost.

If you need help with you or a family member’s move, let us help. If you don’t want to injure or hurt yourself, then avoid it altogether. We’ve been in the moving service for over 25 years and know what we’re doing. We’ll make it easy on you too with a free quote for your next move.

Click here for a free residential quote