Moving in bad weather is always difficult. When that bad weather involves rain, it’s even worse.
Rain will soak you, your electronics and your furniture indiscriminately. It doesn’t care that you’re moving.
Moving in the rain will also make your move more dangerous. You’ll be prone to slipping, especially when you step back into you home from being outside, or losing your grip.
You should keep an eye on the weather forecast for your moving day. If you see rain, buy some plastic sheets to cover your furniture and slip mats for your house.
If you’re like most, though, the rain will catch you off guard. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do with what you have:
- Garbage bags – they can protect your electronics and other smaller possessions.
- Tarps and tents – if you have a few people to help, have them spread the tarp out over the people moving the big stuff, kind of like a big umbrella.
- Towels – bath towels will do well to prevent slipping. Sure, they’ll get muddy, but a muddy towel is better than a sprained back, right?