Moving Fun Meter: When to Ask Your Friends and Family 🚚🎚️

Let’s be honest — every move comes with that one big question:

“Should I ask my friends and family to help?”

Their willingness to lend a hand can change faster than the weather…literally.

That’s why we’ve created the Moving Fun Meter — your handy guide to when your crew is most likely to show up with smiles, snacks, and sleeves rolled up — and when it might be smarter (and safer) to leave the heavy lifting to the pros.

Because here’s the truth: some moves are best left to professionals.

Driving a box truck in the cold or through icy streets isn’t for everyone.

Add in shoveling snow just to get your couch out the door, slippery sidewalks, and frozen fingers, and what started as a “fun DIY day” quickly turns into double the work — and double the stress.

That’s where Packhorse Moving comes in.

Our crews are used to tackling all kinds of conditions — rain, snow, or shine — with the right equipment, vehicles, and experience to keep your belongings (and your sanity) safe.

So while your friends might promise pizza for payment, we bring reliability, muscle, and peace of mind.

☀️ Summer: The Fun Meter Is HIGH

Warm weather, sunshine, and long days — it’s prime “call your friends for help” season.

People are happier to pitch in when they don’t have to scrape ice off their windshields or freeze their fingers on a couch leg.

• Pros: It feels more like a social event than a chore. Someone brings cold drinks, someone else plays DJ, and suddenly moving day doesn’t seem so bad.

  
  

• Cons: Summer is also the busiest season for moving, which means you’ll have to book professional movers early or risk competing with everyone else on your block.

If you’re planning a summer move, Packhorse Moving can help you beat the heat (and the competition) with efficient scheduling and reliable crews — no awkward favors required.

❄️ Winter: The Fun Meter Drops

Cold air, snow flurries, and icy sidewalks?

Suddenly your “moving party” looks more like a ghost town.

Friends who were all-in during the summer might start giving vague responses like, “I’ll see if I’m free…”

• Pros: It’s the slow season, which often means more flexibility and better pricing with professional movers.

  
  

• Cons: The Fun Meter is at an all-time low. Friends and family are more likely to cheer you on from the couch than help lift boxes.

  
  

But here’s the bright side — winter moves are perfect for calling in the pros. 

You’ll get experienced movers who don’t flinch at cold weather, and you won’t have to juggle shoveling, packing, and driving a truck through winter conditions.

We handle it all so you can stay warm and worry-free.

🌸 Spring & 🍂 Fall: The Middle Ground

These seasons hit that sweet spot — not too hot, not too cold.

You might get a few volunteers, especially if you promise good food or a post-move hangout.

The Fun Meter sits comfortably in the middle here, meaning you could rally your inner circle…or just save your friendships and call Packhorse Moving to handle the heavy lifting.

📊 The Verdict: The Real Fun Meter Winner

Here’s the truth — the highest score on the Moving Fun Meter doesn’t come from summer or winter…it comes from letting the pros handle it.

When you hire Packhorse Moving, you skip the stress, the back pain, and the “who’s bringing the truck?” group text.

You get a smooth, efficient move handled by a team that actually enjoys what they do (yes, really).

So whether your friends are dodging your calls in January or you’re sweating through a July move, skip the awkward favors and let Packhorse do what we do best — make your move as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Because at the end of the day, the most fun move is the one you don’t have to lift a finger for.