Imagine you have secured your dream home, decided on a move-in date, and begun packing. A logical next step would be to find some help, but deciding between hiring professional movers, amateur-movers, and friends can be difficult. Today we are going to delve into the pros and cons, so that you can make an informed … Read more How to Choose Movers
Electronics are some of the most expensive items that people own. It is important to plan and pack them appropriately to avoid any potential damage, saving you the cost of having to replace these items. Here are some tips on how to effectively and safely pack and move your electronic devices. Take inventory You will … Read more How to Move Electronics Safely
Research your new city / neighbourhood If you’ve chosen to move out of province, it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting into and to plan accordingly. If you have children, you will want to look into schools near your home, or if you haven’t secured a job in that city yet, you may want … Read more Moving Out of Province Checklist
Economically, it can make a lot of sense deciding to move to a smaller home. If you live in a big city, you will understand how necessary it is to make the most of minimum square footage. For some tips and tricks on how to best maximize your smaller space, take a look at the … Read more 5 Storage Solutions for When You’re Downsizing Your Home
Hardwood floors can be a great selling point when purchasing or renting a new home. But as decorative and beautiful as they are, they can be quite delicate and easily damaged, especially during a move. We have compiled a list of helpful tips to keep your furniture from damaging your hardwood floors. 1. Lift, don’t … Read more Protect Hardwood Floors During a Move
You’re finally moving into your dream home. This can be an exciting time, but it can also be the cause of many stresses if you’re not sure how to begin. We’ve compiled a list of how to approach a move and how you should organize tasks to ease any potential stress. Ideally, these items should … Read more Moving In: First Steps
Portable storage containers allow you to pack and load them at your own pace. When moving, time management is important. But storage containers aren’t just for moving. Are you planning to remodel? Is there a major renovation in your near future? Do you have to stage your home before you move? Portable storage solutions offer … Read more Storage Containers aren’t just for Moving
Long distance moves are generally defined as a relocation that is over 700 kilometers (435 miles). While moving might seem like moving whether it’s a local move (same city) or a short distance relocation (another city but less than 400 miles away), packing for a long distance relocation can be challenging. Local and short distance … Read more Planning a Long Distance Move
Getting ready for a big move, whether across the city or to another town in the province, is a roller coaster of emotions from excitement to fatigue to uncertainty to happiness. Many moving companies provide a printable moving checklist to help get you organized. Moving checklists suggested by moving companies are usually divided weeks and … Read more Start Here: Things to Include in a Moving Checklist