Summer is well known as the busiest moving season of the year.  The kids are out of school, you’ve got some vacation time saved up – it works best for everyone. With the hot summer weather rolling in, it’s time to think about taking safety precautions when moving during summer heatwaves.

Here are some tips you should keep in mind when working outdoors in extreme heat.

Moving Tips for Summer Heatwave Safety

Keep yourself hydrated. Drink lots of water, at least 8 glasses a day. Keep a water bottle and keep filling it up with cool water, or have a case on hand for the busy times.

Always use sunscreen. You’ll be outside a lot during the move. You definitely don’t want to get a sunburn. Slather on that sunscreen and make sure to cover all your exposed skin. Don’t forget the back of your neck!

Wear a hat. Keeping the sun out of your face not only protects from sunburns, but it’s also important for your eye health.

Wear light colours. Light colours reflect sunlight and help keep you cool. If you can, also try wearing light weight clothes – summer heatwaves are not a time for jeans!

Take frequent breaks. Try to limit the amount of time you take part in strenuous activity. Moving is hard work, so it’s important to take a break every now and then.

Work in the shade. If it’s possible, try parking the moving truck in the shade, either underneath a tree or in the shadow of the house. This will help prevent overheating while moving boxes to the moving truck.

Take care of your pets. If Fido or Fluffy are coming along for moving day, make sure you provide them with lots of water. Put their food and water dish in a shaded area, or keep them inside an air-conditioned environment until the final moments of your move.

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Spring is the season of new beginnings. It can be hard to appreciate if you’re stuck trying to sift through the accumulation of winter clutter.

Fortunately there are some easy techniques to help get a jumpstart on spring cleaning. The following steps will help get the house organized and allow you to enjoy the new season, clutter-free.

We recommend the following tips to get organized this spring:

1. Organize Closets & sort out items no longer worn: If there is limited closet space, consider storing winter clothing in the attic, basement or garage. Wardrobe boxes offer excellent space for hanging coats, sweaters and snow pants. If your items haven’t been worn in a long time, then you are most likely not going to wear it again. An option here could be to donate or sell those items.

Once closets are organized, do the same in other storage areas like the attic or garage.

2. Think green:  Organize recyclables by category – plastic, glass, aluminum, paper, cardboard, etc.

3. Care for hazardous materials. Toxic items such as paint, batteries, house cleaning products, automobile oils, pesticides, and fertilizers are dangerous to transport and should not be thrown away with nontoxic garbage. These items should be taken to specialized depots.

4. Concentrate on disinfecting spaces. Change air filters, rotate mattresses and vacuum under furniture.

Have you used any of these tips? How did it turn out? Let us know in the comments!

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This Friday, we’re sending a High-Five out to Jacob, from Niagara, Ontario location!

We asked Amy Drinkwater, Marketing Specialist of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, St Catharines/Niagara ON to tell us about Jacob. Here’s what she had to say:

Jacob joined the Niagara Two Men And A Truck team in January 2024. After the first couple months with us as a mover, it was clear that Jacob had the skill, professionalism, and leadership to be promoted to a driver. 

Since Jacob joined the Niagara Two Men And A Truck team, he has held himself above our brand standards in all categories. 

We are excited to see the impact that Jacob can have moving forward! 

Born and raised in the city of Niagara Falls, Jacob enjoys working on his motorcycles, or going on hikes throughout the beautiful Niagara Region. 

Our customers agree that Jacob really stands out at his job. Thank you so much for taking care of our customers and being such a great addition to our team Jacob, we appreciate you! High Five!

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