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Packing for a Winter Move in Fairbanks

Moving when it's well below zero takes a little extra planning. These tips help protect your things, and the totes.

Keep liquids out of the cold

Liquids that freeze expand and can crack their containers. Move cleaning products, drinks, paint and anything else that can freeze in your heated vehicle instead of the truck.

Let electronics warm up before using them

Moisture can form inside TVs, computers and game consoles when they go from the cold straight into a warm house. Give them time to reach room temperature before you plug them in.

Handle cold plastic gently

Plastic gets brittle in extreme cold. Set totes down instead of dropping them, keep each one under 50 lbs, and never stand on them. It keeps your things safe and helps you avoid damage fees.

Clear a path first

Shovel and sand walkways, steps and the driveway before delivery and moving day. It's safer for everyone carrying loads, and it's needed for drop-off and pickup.

Pack a warm-up tote

Keep hats, gloves, blankets, a phone charger and snacks in one tote that rides with you, not in the truck.

Heavy-duty moving totes delivered to your door and picked up when you're done.

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