{"id":161019,"date":"2020-09-17T02:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T09:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=161019"},"modified":"2020-09-21T09:37:20","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T16:37:20","slug":"how-to-move-during-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/how-to-move-during-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Moving During a Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving in this economy and<\/em> during a pandemic?\u00a0Some might dare to call you crazy. However, things happen and life goes on.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve snagged a good deal on your dream spot or you\u2019re prepping to move back in with your parents (a common theme right now), we\u2019re here to break down how you can go about moving that is safe for you and everyone involved.<\/p>\n

How do I go about finding a place during COVID-19?
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s such a headache to find a new place, especially during a pandemic. To help get the process started, try writing down what key things you\u2019re looking for in your next place. Once you\u2019ve organized your priorities, you can sift through listings until something stands out. When that happens, we recommend asking the property manager or landlord for a virtual tour (you might even be able to see the place via YouTube) of the place first, and don\u2019t hesitate to ask all the questions you need.<\/p>\n

In an article from The New York Times<\/em><\/a>, Hannah Wise says to \u201cuse Google Street View to virtually tour the neighborhood. Find Facebook Groups or city-specific comment forums that put you in touch with \u2014 or give you insight into \u2014 the people who live there.\u201d Once you feel good about the spot, set up a time to see it in person as well as talk logistics. Don\u2019t forget to practice social distancing and to lather up with the sanitizer before bumping elbows with your future landlord.<\/p>\n

Should I work with movers during COVID-19?
\n<\/strong>No matter if it\u2019s U-Haul or a band of brothers helping people for some extra money, you want to make sure that whoever is with you on your journey from one zip code to the next is following COVID-19 protocols. We recommend you call around to different places to see what safety measures they\u2019re taking to ensure your safety and theirs. From there, you can make the decision on whether you want a little assistance from a moving company or if you\u2019d rather just do it yourself.<\/p>\n

Is it safe to donate my belongings?
\n<\/strong>Check with your local donation centers to see if they\u2019re taking donations at this time. Establishments like Goodwill have reopened their doors for shopping and your locally owned thrift stores might already be accepting donations again. Do some research and make sure to wash your clothes beforehand. Pro tip: use Facebook Marketplace to sell, donate, or swap your things — from bed frames to lamps.<\/p>\n

Ready to move? Sport your protective gear
\n<\/strong>Oh, how simple this final tip is, but we forget about it when we\u2019re caught up in the fuss of shuffling around mysterious boxes labeled “miscellaneous.” Whether you\u2019re at U-Haul, coordinating with your internet installer, or even walking from your car to your new home with a box in hand, wear your mask. And we\u2019ll do you one better, throw on some gloves just because<\/em> and sanitize regularly. If your move requires a road trip, these rules still apply. If you\u2019re crashing at a hotel overnight or hitting up a local diner, practice social distancing measures as best you can.<\/p>\n

Moving during a pandemic doesn\u2019t have to be stressful. Follow along with some of these tips and you\u2019ll be on the road to your new home in no time.<\/p>\n

xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Moving in this economy and during a pandemic?\u00a0Some might dare to call you crazy. However, ...","author":7532734,"featured_media":161216,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[54,260],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/17083954\/pandemic.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/17083954\/pandemic-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"September 17, 2020","category_name":"Life","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113832\/entertainment.svg","author_name":"Ashley McElmurry","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#67db53","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161019"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532734"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161019\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/161216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}