A Local Van Moving and Storage Blog

As the busy summer moving season ends, A Local Van Moving & Storage, a locally owned company in Louisville, Kentucky, is encouraging area residents to consider relocating in fall or winter. The company says October through February offers often-overlooked benefits: lower demand, more flexible scheduling, and more comfortable weather. Moving demand typically peaks from late spring through summer, when school breaks, lease renewals, and home sales often coincide. In Louisville, this busy period also brings intense heat, high humidity, and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Homeowners and renters with flexible schedules may find that moving during cooler months makes the process smoother. Better Availability and More Flexible Scheduling Peak-season moving dates—especially weekends and month-end—can book up weeks ahead. With lower demand in fall and winter, customers have more scheduling options and can more easily book a crew on short notice. “Summer customers often have to...

Keep Dry : Place your storage items on 2x4 boards or on pallets to guard against dampness. Any concrete floor may become cold and damp.  Wrap What You Can : Stretch wrap sofas, loveseats, chairs and mattresses. Wrap cushions in plastic or put them in trash bags and place them on top of the load.  Use Plastic Containers : Boxes will break down over time and are not as climate proof. Sturdy plastic containers can stack better and are mostly insect proof. Moving Blankets : Blankets keep things from getting damaged.  Buy or rent some heavy-duty blankets to be used on the tops of wood furniture. Also, use them to wrap pictures and mirrors. For long term storage, buy them on Amazon.com because the rental fee can add up over a period of time.  Appliances : Clean thoroughly prior to handling. Placing a spacer to keep the door ajar and then taping around it can provide ventilation and prevent mildew from building up inside a refrigerator or freezer. With washing m...