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Moving. The mere mention of the word can send shudders down your spine, conjuring images of packed boxes, heavy furniture, and endless to-do lists. But fear not, my fellow movers, because today we are going to turn the tables on stress and make your move a breeze. Follow this step-by-step guide and before you know it, you’ll be settling into…

“What do you mean it’s not coming?”—Planning Your Move Across the Country Making a move that is long-distance opens up a wide door for things to go wrong. You could have everything from timing issues, to weather problems, and mechanical mishaps that will make your experience tough to deal with and not very smooth. But, if you do some good…

“Where’s the toilet paper?”: Packing an Essentials Box Ever been caught in an awkward situation without any toilet paper? Many of us have at some point. One of the times that your chances of this go up is when you’re moving. Why is that? Because everything you have gets packed up in boxes and nobody thinks about how there are…

“What jewelry box?”—The Importance of a Trustworthy Moving Company It’s an unfortunate truth that not all moving companies are reputable with trustworthy employees. But, in today’s world of online reviews, social media, and incredibly accessible platforms for spreading word-of-mouth information, you can easily find out about experiences others have had with specific movers. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news…

“I like puzzles, but…”—How to Pack Correctly Moving to a new location can be pretty exciting sometimes. But, the actual process of moving is not so exciting. It’s stressful, exhausting, mentally draining, and tedious. That is, if you do it correctly. If you don’t do it correctly though, you might get where you’re going, open up your boxes, and find…

Your Trash, Their Treasure: How to Get Rid of Stuff Before You Move Moving is usually a pretty exhausting endeavor. It’s also exciting and a fairly essential part of life. Those of us who have done it much know that it’s a time when you discover that you have way more stuff than you need as well. Here’s the good…

“Have you seen my wallet?”: Avoid These Moving Mistakes It’s a pretty common theme from person to person that moving is one of those things that will make you choose a hot poker in the eye if given a choice between the two. And why wouldn’t it be? It’s a lot of work, costs a lot of money, is largely…

“It Costs How Much?”: A Look at Moving Costs If you’ve ever had to move, which is just about all of us, you know that it can cost you a lot of money. Even when you think you’ve saved enough cash for the big event, you undoubtedly end up coming across expenses that you didn’t think about. Or, you end…

“Where’d all your friends go?”—Tips for De-Stressing Your Move It’s no secret to anyone that moving is stressful. I mean, think about it. You’re taking everything you own, uprooting it, and planting it somewhere else. It’s stressful even if you’re just moving down the street. But, add in the fact that you’re moving to a whole different city and the…

Locked & Loaded, Ready to Go! Or Maybe Not: What Are Non-Allowables? Moving companies are amazing businesses for helping you get through a very stressful time in your life. Depending on what level of help you opt for, you might not have to do much of the physical moving at all. The movers simply show up, pack up your stuff,…

“You didn’t tell me that!”: Questions to Ask Your Movers Up Front We’ve all been there with some kind of business or another. You get to the day of service, or maybe you’re getting your first look at the bill, and you find something totally unexpected that changes everything. It can be a pretty frustrating experience. So you find yourself…

This Company is Awful! The Power of Moving Services Reviews In the service industry, few things are more important than the actual service that a customer receives. Moving companies get a bad reputation around the entirety of Canada and North America because of the few that ruin it for everyone. Fly-by-night companies and incompetent workers are important things to avoid…

The True Cost of Going Cheap on Toronto Moving Services Everyone wants to save money, and especially when it comes to paying for professional moving services. The average cost of a full-service move in Toronto is $700-$1,200, depending on the size of the home and the hourly rates of the company. You can find cheaper rates, in some cases, but…

The Lazy Person’s Guide to Moving across Canada Moving is such a chore and very few people actually like the process. Some tolerate it, but the majority of people loathe the entire process of moving and everything that it entails, and for good reason. Logistically, moving is a nightmare. There are so many details to take care of and so…

Pod or Pro?: Moving FOMO is Real FOMO, or the fear of missing out, is one of the biggest issues for people who are trying to figure out the best way to move. What if you hire professional movers and realize you could have done the work yourself for less money? What if you decide on a self-move and no…

PBO, PAD, AMSA, and More: Deciphering the Alphabet Soup of Moving Terms Moving is complicated enough without getting caught up by industry jargon. When you know the right terms and can understand your movers, it will be much less confusing. Plus, you will have a better chance of hiring the right movers for the job when you know what they’re…

Now What?!? How to Avoid (or Recover From) the Most Common Moving Nightmares Moving itself is quite the nightmare already. You don’t need anything to make it any more difficult or give you anything else to worry about. However, even with the best planning, things can still go wrong. If you’re about to move, or you’re right in the middle…

Money or Muscle?: Which is the Best Option for Your Next Move? Planning a move requires a lot of time and energy on your part. If you’re already dealing with the details of a move, you might feel that you have enough on your plate. Full-service movers can take care of the rest. Of course, you may not be in…

Don’t Hire Direct: Five Reasons to Use Third-Party Services to Find Moving Estimates in Montreal There are hundreds of moving companies in the greater Montreal area, making it difficult for most people to narrow down their options and find the best solution. As a result, they might give up and hire the company whose site they end up on when…

Where are Grandma’s Ashes? Items You Really Shouldn’t Pack into a Moving Truck When it comes to moving, there are generally two types of people: those who carefully organize and pack everything, and those who throw things in boxes and bags and hope for the best. While it might be easier to take the latter route, it certainly isn’t the…

Organize the Garage When You Move into the New Place If you are like many people out there, you had good intentions with your garage. You wanted to make sure that you kept it looking great and that it always had plenty of room for your vehicle. Over the years, though, you decided that the garage would make a good…

Properly Cleaning Your Property When You Move Many people do not think about cleaning the property until the day they finish moving out all of their belongings. They might not have realized that it was quite as dirty as it is, but now that the furniture is gone, they can see that the carpet needs cleaning, the tile in the…

Things to Look for When Hiring a Moving Service You are going to be moving soon, and you do not want to do it all on your own. You don’t have a truck, and you can’t fathom the idea of driving a rental truck from Calgary to Vancouver or even across town. Therefore, you need to make sure that you…

Tips for Easier Long Distance Moving Will you be moving across Canada? Are you already dreading all of the work that is going into the move? If your anxiety and stress are already building, then you have likely come here to find some tips that will help to make things a little easier for you. Fortunately, there are things you…

Tips for Getting the New Place Set Up After the Move You thought that the hard part would be moving, and you were right. It is hard to move. However, you have to remember that moving doesn’t simply mean moving out of your last place. It also encompasses moving into the new place. There is still quite a bit of…

Downsizing Before the Move to a Smaller Place Will you be moving into a place that is somewhat smaller than what you have right now, or that does not have a garage or basement? If so, you are wondering just what you will be doing with all of the items that you own. After all, as you look around, you…

Avoid the Biggest Moving Day Mistakes Moving day is getting closer and closer, and the levels of stress are really starting to rise. Even though you might think that you have everything squared away and ready to go for your move, there is a chance that you could be making one or more mistakes that will come back to haunt…

Acclimating to a New Location After a Long-Distance Move People hate moving. Whether you are moving from Vancouver to Toronto or you are moving to the United States, there are many things that you will have to worry about from a logistics point of view. You want to make sure that the move goes as smoothly as possible, and that…

Getting Rid of Your Junk Before You Move You are excited about moving into the new place, but you hate the act of moving. However, when you think about moving and you look around your house at all of the stuff that you will be taking along with you, it can feel like a massive weight is suddenly dropped onto…

Pros of Hiring Cleaners and Painters After You Move Moving is a lot of work. There is simply no way around this fact. When you move, it takes up time and energy, and more often than not, you end up dealing with quite a bit of stress along the way. You have to deal with many different things during the…

Tips for Moving and Acclimating to a New City When it comes to preparing to move to a new city, you likely have quite a few things going on in your mind. Sure, it’s exciting to go to a new place and a new city like Edmonton or Calgary, but the thing that tends to weigh most heavily on your…

Tips for Moving in the Rain and Snow To get things out of the way at the start, the very best tip for moving in bad weather is… don’t. Moving in beautiful weather is bad enough, but when you add rain, snow, and slush to the mix, it can become downright horrific. So, if there is any way that you…

Tips for Moving with Your Pets You will be moving soon, but it will not just be you and your human family that will be making the journey if you have pets. Whether they have fins, scales, features, or fur, it is very important that you think about the logistics that will go into moving pets from one house to…

Make Sure the Kids Understand the Move You know that moving can be stressful for you and any other adults that are in the house. You have to deal with the reality of packing up, finding a new place to call home, going through the logistics of getting things ready for the move, and doing the actual packing and moving….

Tips for Packing Before the Cross Canada Move So, you are going to be packing up your belongings and moving all the way across the great nation of Canada. This is a huge move and not something that anyone considers lightly. It takes a lot of work and there is a good chance that you will be under some mounting…

You think you are ready for your move, but do you really have all of the supplies that you are going to need? Having some boxes and a bit of tape is not all you are going to need if you want to make your move as easy as possible. It’s time for you to step up your game and…

Preparing for Your Move the Right Way Are you going to be moving sometime in the near future? You want to make sure that you can make your move as easy as possible, and that you take care of all of the other tasks that will be required to ensure you are truly ready to move on. These are some…

When Should You Move? Do you have any control over when you will be moving? Sometimes, you don’t have quite as much control as you might like, and that means you could end up moving during a part of the year that isn’t ideal for you. You might find out that you have a job opportunity in Vancouver, and you…

Find Out Who Your Friends Are: Moving Day Brings Out the Truth Most of us have moved at some point in our lives. If you have ever tried to plan a DIY move with the help of your friends and family, you probably already know where we’re going with this topic. When you suggest a move is coming, many people…

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Across the Country Moving can be both exciting and incredibly stressful. Because of that, many how-to lists have been created that help you understand exactly what you need to do in order to move successfully. However, few of those lists include the things that you should not do – the mistakes that could derail…

9 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a New Home Long Distance Buying a home and moving can be tremendously stressful even when doing it locally. Throw in a significant amount of distance, and things become even more difficult. For instance, suppose you’re moving from Calgary to Toronto. That’s a distance of almost 3,500 miles. How are you supposed to find…

10 Tips to Ensure Your Home Sells Fast before the Big Move If you’re facing a cross-Canada move, you are likely already feeling the time crunch. It doesn’t help that there are things within the moving process that are likely outside your control, or at least feel like they are. Selling your home is one of those things – you…

12 Things You MUST Do before Making a Long Distance Move Across Canada Are you about to embark on a long distance move across Canada? It can be incredibly exciting. Of course, it can also be daunting. There are so many things that need to be done in relation to the move that it is easy to get overwhelmed. To…

Planning a Move to London? Here Are the Things You Need to Know There are quite a few major cities spread across Canada – Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, and Montreal all come to mind. However, what about London, Ontario? While it doesn’t get the same press as its namesake in the UK, the Canadian city is becoming a popular destination. It’s…

Things Edmonton Renters Need to Know Before Moving Out Moving from your Edmonton apartment or rental home to another Alberta city? Perhaps you’re moving to another province entirely. It’s an exciting time, especially if you are finally going from being a renter to buying your own home. However, there are quite a few things that you need to know before…

Your Cross-Canada Moving Guide and Checklist Moving is part of life, and everyone will experience it at least once or twice. However, there’s a major difference between local moves and long-distance moves, and it doesn’t get much more long distance than moving across Canada. It can be difficult to pull off in the best of times and, if you’re not…

Your Toronto Moving Guide: Vital Information You Must Know From the CN Tower to the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is an incredible, thriving city. Whether you’re moving here to take advantage of the booming economy, or for personal reasons, you’ll find it offers an engaging, dynamic experience with just about anything you might want to see, do, or experience…

5 Surprising Ways You Could Benefit from Self-Storage During a Move There are a lot of uses for self-storage but employing these facilities during a move is highly under-utilized by today’s homeowners. Especially when you are moving across the country, storage can be a great way to help your move go smoothly and keep things organized along the way. Storage…

7 Helpful Hacks for Your Cross-Country Move Moving across Canada is no easy feat. It takes time, careful planning, and a dedicated moving team that will make sure that everything goes off without a hitch. If you’re facing the daunting task of moving across the country, here are some tried and true hacks to make the process easier on everyone….

Don’t Pack the Cat! – Important Do’s and Don’ts Movers Want You to Know As with all cautionary tales and warning labels, there is a reason they exist. Tips and rules for moving across the country are no different. Partly to save themselves from liability, and partly to help people who are in the process of moving, professional moving companies…

Moving By the Numbers: A Sneak Peek Inside the Moving Industry in Canada and Beyond Did you know that the annual combined mileage of all North American U-Haul trucks, auto-transports, and trailers could move you to the moon and back almost 10 times per day, every single day of the year? Or, if you prefer, you could travel around the…

The Cheapskate’s Guide to Moving Cross-Country Moving across the country is a big undertaking. The average cross-country move ranges between $2,600 to $6,700 CAD, depending on the size of your household and how far you are moving, in addition to other factors. Luckily, there are a lot of ways that you can cut down your costs when planning your nationwide…

Self-Moving Myths Exposed: What You Need to Know There is plenty of information out there about moving across the country. The problem is that some of it is misinformation. Plus, a lot of the resources out there for long distance moves are geared directly at hiring a moving company. What if you choose a DIY move, though? You can still…

Ship, Sell, or Store? – How to Decide What to Do with Your Stuff When You’re Moving Across the Country If you have ever had to move before, you know what it’s like to start sorting and packing things only to realize that you have way more stuff than you thought. If you’re like most people, you probably have tons…

The Devil is in the Details: Insurance, Personal Identification Documents, and other Moving Logistics Local moves might be as simple as a quick address change with the postal service and the motor vehicle department. Long distance moves, on the other hand, have a lot of logistics to consider. In addition to the actual packing and moving of your household, you…

10 Tips to Make Your Cross-Canada Move Simpler Planning a move across Canada? Whether you’re going from Edmonton to Toronto, from Montreal to Vancouver, or from Ottawa to Calgary, you are planning a major undertaking. It may be so you or a spouse can take advantage of new job opportunities, to be close to family, or because you’ve always dreamed…

Third Party Nationwide Moving Service Portals: Why You Need a Middleman Moving is expensive. It is also time-consuming to find a moving company. You have to figure out which companies are available for a move across the country in the first place, and then explore the services that they offer to see if they meet your needs. This process can…

What You Need to Know about Moving in Calgary While it still acknowledges the nickname, “Cowtown”, the city of Calgary has come a long way. It is one of the fastest growing cities in all of Canada, thanks in large part to it being at the forefront of the Canadian oil industry. Today, you’ll find a wealth of industries within…

How to Make Your Long Distance Move Across Canada Easier You will be moving long distance across Canada, and you are already starting to dread just about every aspect of the move. Sure, it will be great once you are in the new place and unpacked. However, that’s still a long way off and there is what seems like an…

Moving With Kids and Pets Is Hectic – Be Prepared! Moving is a pain even at the best of times. When you have pets that have no clue what you are doing and kids that may also not have a clue as to what’s happening, the move can be even more difficult. If you are moving long distance, there are…

Can DIY Moving Work for Your Next Move? Perhaps you are only moving across town, or maybe you feel like you don’t have much to move, so you won’t need to hire a mover even if it will be a long distance move. Maybe you just worry that you won’t be able to find a mover that you like and…

Avoid These 10 Moving Mistakes You wouldn’t think it was possible for someone to make many mistakes when they are moving, but there are some who have probably made all of the mistakes on this list during at least one of their moves. After all, people don’t have to pick up and move their home every day, so there are…

Packing and Unpacking Tips for Your Big Move You have a move coming up and you are just about to get started on one of the most boring yet backbreaking jobs of your life. You are going to be packing up all of your goods, so you can ship them all the way across Canada to your new place in…

Start Planning Your Move to Toronto Sooner Rather than Later So, you are about to embark on one of the best experiences a person can have in their life. You are going to pack everything up, load up a truck, sweat, break things by mistake, and move all the way to Toronto. It doesn’t get much better than this! Of…

What to Look for in a Good Moving Company for Your Move Across Canada You are going to be moving, and let’s be honest, you aren’t really thrilled about it. Even though you might be excited to start your life in a brand new city in a new house or apartment… you don’t like the prospect of actually moving. It…

Types of Moving Services You Might Not Have Known You Needed on Your Big Move Even if you just are moving across town or you are moving all the way across Canada, you will benefit from having a moving company that can help you out. After all, people don’t like moving. In fact, many people downright hate moving because it…

Top Things to Consider for a Cross Country Move So, you have a big move coming up soon. Maybe you are moving for work, or maybe you just want a change of pace in your life. Perhaps you are moving from Montreal to Vancouver or from Calgary to Toronto. There are plenty of reasons that you might need to move…

Tips for Moving an Office Across the Country Moving from one residence to another can be extremely difficult and stressful, even when you are just moving across town. Now, imagine if you are moving all the way across Canada from Montreal to Vancouver. Next, what if you weren’t just moving your home, but you also had to move your entire…

  Moving Checklist: Things that can be Overlooked with a Move Moving households is a huge job that requires us to do tasks that we normally don’t. It also typically requires that these tasks be done in a short period of time. It’s no wonder why people get stressed out when being forced to take on so much all at…

Moving tips: Moving Supplies Preparing to move can be a huge job, no matter how much or how little you have to move with you. However, if you have the right materials to pack and move, it can take a job that is overwhelming and make it a bit less stressful. Most of us don’t have time to find the…

How to Move with Plants For those who love plants, you may feel like they’re as important as your family. Choosing to move and potentially leave them behind can be an anxiety-provoking situation. The good news is that moving with plants is not impossible, it just requires a bit of extra work. Here are some great moving tips with plants….

Moving Tips to Pack Electronics the Right Way Packing up electronics can take a lot of work, as some conditions will cause problems much more quickly than with other items. The good news is we have a list of moving tips for how to move and pack these items so they make it to your new home in great shape. Inventory…

Picking the Perfect Neighborhood for Your Move There are many different things to consider when picking the neighborhood you would like to move into. You want to consider all the pros and cons of places that interest you. There are questions you’ll want to ask yourself if you move to Canada or USA to determine you fit in with the…

Moving Tips: Proper Etiquette for Moving Day You’ve made it through all the packing, organizing, and cleaning. The day has come. You’re moving! Now that everything is ready to go, you can focus on the actual moving proceedings. It’s important to be polite and use certain etiquette when moving in order to make the day as positive as possible for…

  Moving Tips for long-distance move with Kids Moving is difficult on everyone, and that includes your children. Whether moving in the neighborhood or to another province altogether, it can be tough for children to understand and get on board with the process. However, there are some things you can do to make your children a part of the process…

Long Distance Movers Secrets You can expect an excellent moving company to give you lots of great information, provided you ask the right questions. This might include contact details, license, moving documentation, non-allowable items, tips on preparing items, and what to have done before movers are there. However, there are some things that will not come up and we want…

  The Art of Minimalist Moving Moving to a new home is something that is pretty stressful for nearly everyone. However, there are some ways to make the process a little less anxiety-inducing, at least for those who are open to a minimalist moving plan. That means getting rid of many of the things in your current home in order…

The Best Ways to Declutter Before a Move Every box that goes on a moving truck is going to be a bigger cost when it comes to your moving bill. In addition, there are probably many things in your current home that you might not want to have in your new home. It can be liberating to get rid of…

The Six Hardest Things to Move Some things, like books and clothing, are a breeze to pack for a move. They fit in a box easily and won’t be damaged by any bumps or accidents during the moving process. Other items will need disassembled or require special packing techniques, which can make the process more stressful. The good news is…

Moving Tips for Labeling Boxes for Your Move Utilizing an organization system for your moving boxes is an easy way to take a lot of stress and uncertainty out of the moving process. There are different ways to do this, but in the end, whatever you choose needs to work for you. It may seem like labelling boxes is pointless…

What Not to Pack for the Moving Truck Most of the long-distance moving companies will provide you with a list of items that they cannot move, many of which are dangerous and should be disposed of before moving day. Other items you can bring along but they may need special packing. In addition to that, there are a few items you’ll…

  Moving tips what to do after the move? Once you’ve moved all the moving boxes into your new home, the biggest part of the moving process is over. Have some fun, order in a pizza, and enjoy your first night in a new place. But, once that’s over there’s still plenty that needs to be done in order to get…

  11 amazing  moving tips for your next PCS move With Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season in full swing for military families, now is the time to start planning for that move in your future. Whether this is your first time moving or have done so many times in the past, there are probably some tips that can help…

  What to do with used moving boxes? You’ve made it through your move. The boxes are unpacked and the new house is filled with all your favourite things. You can choose to toss those boxes in the garbage, but there are other things you can do with them. Here are our best moving tips to utilize those boxes one…

  Moving Tips: Awesome Apps to Use for Moving There’s an app for everything nowadays and moving is no different. We have looked over many of these apps and are happy to show the best apps that are totally free and offer something special to the moving process. Moving is expensive as it is and the last thing you need…

  Moving on a Budget Moving costs can be a very expensive thing to undertake. Between the costs of supplies, rental trucks, and mover’s fees, it all adds up very quickly. Moving across town will cost less than moving across country, but in either case, the costs are there. However, there are ways to budget and make the costs of…

Packing your kitchen for long distance moving Kitchens may be one of the hardest rooms to pack in anticipation of a move. There are cabinets and drawers that need to be packed, along with all the appliances and other things that accumulate. You can use this packing guide to ensure you get everything done so you’re ready for movers. Preparing for…

Moving Scams and How to Avoid Them Nobody wants to add more stress to the already stressful process of moving to a new home. Avoiding the many moving scams that go around is one way to ensure the moving process is simple and without added troubles. There are a few ways to protect yourself from these cons, and we will…

What Movers Cannot Move ? Before setting your moving plans into stone and hiring your professional movers, take note of what items movers cannot move. While it is advised to keep personal belongings to yourself, such as jewelry, money, and private belongings, these items are still allowable under law in the event that they need to be handed over to…

What is Specialty Moving? If you have ever moved in the past, or are planning to move soon in the future, you may be familiar with the different types of moving services that are available to you. Most moving companies specialize in residential or office moving, helping you move your furniture and packaged boxes from one location to another. But…

Tips for Moving in the Summer At first glance, the summer may seem like an inconvenient time to make a move. The months between June 20 and September 20 can be sweltering with heat, and it is often a busy time for working individuals. However, the summer has always been the most popular season to move, both according to residents…

The Ultimate Baby Moving Guide The process of moving to a new home can be a very emotional and taxing event on its own. Take into account a small baby and that can create even more stress and anxiety for everyone involved. However, with the right guidance, you can discover the easiest way to achieve a successful and positive move…

The Most Common Home Renovations in Canada Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home before selling it, or you have an itch to invest in some projects of your own, it might be helpful to know what popular renovation projects are happening in Canada. It’s important to keep up with renovation trends in the event that you are looking to…

Top 10 Professional Moving Tips So, you’re planning to sell your house and move to a new home. Or perhaps you’re currently renting, and you are interested in moving to a new neighborhood for work or school. What is the best time of year to move? When are professional services the cheapest? Most moving companies have recommendations that can greatly…

What to Do Before the Movers Arrive? Before Moving Tips You’ve sold your home, purchased a new home, and you’re finally ready to make the big move. You hired your professional movers and marked the moving date on your calendar. Now what? You may want to make some important preparations before the movers arrive. Knowing what to do before the movers…

Long Vs. Short Distance Moving Perhaps you’ve been thinking about moving out of your current home, but you don’t know exactly where you want to go. You and your family might have several factors that can influence the decision on where to go. Finances, school districts, home values, job offers, and more can all place a heavy emphasis on the…

Tips for Moving in the Spring According to most Canadians, the best time of the year to move within the country is during the spring season. The weather, school schedules and real estate markets are all at their peak during this time. If you’re considering moving within Canada, it is highly recommended to make the move during the spring. Top…

Moving Day: How to Best Help Movers During the Move Now that you have made the proper preparations before moving day, and the big day has arrived, you want to make sure you can be of help without burdening the movers. There are a lot of tasks you can do during the move to aid movers and ensure that your…

Is Self-Moving Right For Me? During your planning to move to a new home, you may have discovered that you’re on a very tight budget. Perhaps you have a good handle on all of your items and belongings, and feel confident that you can move on your own. There are several reasons why an individual may want to consider self-moving…

Introducing Your Pet to Your New Home Moving from one location to another can be stressful enough for the people involved, let alone the animals in your life. Having one or multiple pets can provide an extra challenge to your move, and may bring about some obstacles that you wouldn’t otherwise have. But there are several ways in which you…

International Moving Tips Thinking of moving internationally? Moving to a different country can be a huge endeavor. There are a lot of important factors that must be considered in preparation for such a large move. Depending on the country you’re moving to, there are several legal accommodations you must make, as well. This guide will review important international moving tips…

How to Stage Your Home for Selling Success If you’re preparing for a big move, you will likely be selling your home before you prepare to leave. One of the most important factors to consider when taking on the task of selling your home is how it will appear to potential buyers. You want your home to stand out but…

How to Keep Computers and Electronics Safe During a Move? As we move further and further into the technology age, computers and electronics become more and more essential to our everyday lives. Many people’s businesses and their entire livelihoods are run from a single computer. Finances, accounting records, important files, and personal information can be lost forever if something happens…

How to Calculate Moving Costs? If you’ve just purchased a new home, you may be feeling like your wallet is depleted. Budgeting for a big move can be very tough, and there are several factors to consider that may have been overlooked at first. Everyone knows that the cost of moving is expensive, but how exactly are those costs determined?…

Home Inspection Tips for Sellers If you’re planning a big move, the first step is to sell your own home. The process of selling your home can be smooth with the right agent and resources. Once you’ve gone through the real estate procedures, accepted a final offer, and sold your home, you need to know what to expect from your…

Home Inspection Tips for Buyers You’ve just bought a new home. Congratulations! The seller has accepted your offer and you’re working with your realtor to tie up any loose ends before making the big move. One of the last – and certainly one of the most important – steps before moving in is to purchase a home inspection. A professional…

Car Shipping Tips: 7 Steps to Safe Shipping If you’re moving across the sea, or to a long-distance location, your only option may be to have your car shipped to your new destination. The thought of shipping a car can be scary and stressful, and most people worry that it is expensive, as well. There are several ways to ship…

Are You a First Time Homebuyer? Buying a home can be exciting, and the process can be smooth and easy with the right resources. But be sure you don’t make some of the irreversible mistakes that first time homebuyers often do. Get educated and plan out your purchase before making the commitment. These tips can point you in the right…

7 Tips for a Successful Home Sale If you’re thinking about selling your home, but are unsure of where to start, this guide may be of some use. Perhaps the time is right, and you’ve decided that you and your family need to sell your home and move into a bigger place. Alternatively, perhaps you feel like downsizing, and want…

Moving in Winter: Cold Weather Moving and How to Do it Right The idea of moving during winter can be a daunting thought for most homeowners. The weather can be harsh, the winter months are busy with holiday seasons, and winter worries can be costly. But moving during the winter may actually be a very good idea. The cold and…

Does Santa know a good time to move? Ok so we are all stressing about the holidays and what gifts to get everyone, what should I wear for company parties, who should you invite to the holiday dinner etc… The last thing on your mind is probably moving. I mean, who wants the additional stress? You know who isn’t stressing…

Your Move and Your Hotel Stay If you are moving over some distance, and travelling by car, then you will likely be on the road for at least a couple of days before getting to your new home. In most parts of Canada, that means that unless you are moving in the summer and fond of camping out, you will…

Making New Friends in Your New City One of the hardest things about moving is leaving your old friends behind. We are naturally social animals, and if you’re moving from Saint John’s to Calgary, Toronto to Vancouver, Montreal to Halifax, or practically any other combination you can think of, you may feel as though you don’t fit in. We are…

Avoiding Mistakes When Relocating Your Office Relocating your office can be a good deal more complex than you might think, and it is important to get it done effectively and in a timely fashion. After all, the time you spend dealing with relocation is almost certain to be time when your business is generating no income, so you want to…

Choosing a Self-Storage Facility If you are in a situation where you have to move from one location to another but know that you will soon be moving back, or if your lifestyle is transient right now but you plan on settling in one location in the near future, you may prefer to keep some of your belongings in storage…

Cross Canada Moving Tips Planning and executing a cross-country move is no small undertaking. Of course the idea of exploring new neighbourhoods and meeting new people is exciting, but it can be a bit daunting at the same time. In order to make sure your move goes as smoothly as possible, there are a number of things you need to…

Cross Town Moves Made Easy No one ever says, “I haven’t been having much fun lately, so I think I’ll pack up all my stuff and move to a new apartment on the other side of town.” Usually, such moves are forced upon us – the landlord raises the rent at our current location, our household outgrows the space, our…

How Are Pianos Moved? The short answer to the question “How are pianos moved?” is “Very, very carefully.” A piano is not just any piece of furniture. It is a highly complex (and usually quite expensive) instrument, and if it ends up being damaged during the course of a move, it could end up costing you a small fortune to…

How Are Pool Tables Moved? There are few tasks more complex than moving a pool table from one location to another. Remember when you bought your pool table? Probably, the company that sold it to you brought it into your home piece by piece and then assembled it for you. If you’re moving, you’re going to have to have it…

Is Renting Furniture Ever a Good Idea? If you are someone whose work requires them to move frequently, you may be wondering whether you should bother moving your furniture with every move, or simply rent furniture for the few months that you are going to be in your house or apartment. But does it really make sense to pay money…

Moving in Tips for Students Moving out of your parents’ home and into a dorm or shared apartment can be incredibly exciting, but challenging as well. You’re leaving behind everything that is familiar, and starting a whole new chapter in your life in a new location. You have to decide what you are going to take with you, what will…

Moving Out Tips for Students The school year goes by so fast – it seems like just yesterday that you were meeting new friends, agonizing over which courses to take, and moving into your dorm or the apartment you shared with friends. Now, all too soon, it’s time to move out for the summer. No more exams, no more classes,…

Moving With Your Pets Our pets are our family, and most of us would never even consider moving and leaving them behind. If you have pets, though, including them in your move can be one of the more stressful elements in your relocation, particularly if your move is cross-country, or spanning several provinces. It can be bad enough moving with…

Packing Books for A Move We all know someone (or maybe we are that someone) who just loves books, never gives a book away, takes all the books anyone wants to give them, and dreams of one day having a house big enough to contain an actual library. But here’s the thing – what will happen when that “library,” be…

Should You Get Your Friends to Help You Move? When you are planning a move, obviously you want to get it done with a minimum of aggravation, and if you’re like most people, you also want to save money where you can. So, is asking your friends to help you move a good idea? If you are moving an entire…

Packing Clothes and Shoes for a Move Next to housing and food, the biggest expense you usually incur is clothing and shoes. Something as simple as a wine stain can destroy a very expensive outfit, and a rambunctious puppy can easily destroy a pair of designer shoes costing in the thousands of dollars. So, you take care of your clothes…

Packing for Your Move Moving can be an incredibly stressful experience, and it is that much more so if you are doing your own packing. Many householders choose to leave this aspect of the move to the pros, but certainly you can save quite a bit of money by doing your own packing. If you do choose the DIY approach…

Wall Decor for Your New Home – Choosing Between Paint and Wallpaper You are moving and buying a new home. Now, you are thinking of redecorating, and although your head is telling you “paint,” your heart is crying “wallpaper.” What are you going to do? Few Things to Consider You have a few things to consider, and not all of…

How to Choose a Moving Company There is no shortage of moving companies – a look through the Yellow Pages or an online search for movers in your area will give you any number of companies to choose from. Not all moving companies are created equal, though. Remember, you are about to turn over everything you own to people you…

How to Clean Up Fast and Get Your Security Deposit Back When it’s time to move, the final step before beginning life in your new home is to clean up the old one. If you’ve been renting, a good cleanup is essential if you expect to get your security deposit back. Of course you have a ton of other things…

How To Find the Right Realtor and Real Estate Agent If you are planning on a move that will involve selling and/or buying a home, choosing the right people to help you through the process is essential. You don’t want to just go online, or use the Yellow Pages to choose a realtor or real estate agent. This is going…

What drives the Costs of a Long-Distance Move in Canada? Making a long-distance move can be an expensive venture, incurring costs for rentals, gas, mileage and other travel expenses. In the early stages of your move, it’s helpful to put together estimates on the different costs so you can plan your moving budget accordingly. Some of the expenses you’ll have…

Tips for Hiring a Moving Company in Canada Whether you’re just moving to a new house in the same town or going from one province to another in Canada, moving, especially long-distance moves, can be a stressful time. Fortunately, Canada is home to numerous moving companies who have the know-how and experience to make your transition a smooth one. The…

Staying Sane on Moving Day You’ve taken the steps to prepare for this day and now moving day is finally here. If you’re just moving across town or making a long-distance move in Canada, moving day can be stressful and exhausting. Before you start to panic, keep in mind these tips to help you stay sane and get through moving…

Basics of Long-Distance Moving Around Canada Whether you’re going across town or across the country in Canada, moving can be nerve-wracking. Long-distance moves can be extra-stressful thanks to extra logistics, time and expense. If you’re planning a long-distance move to or in Canada, you’ll want to be prepared to help make your move as smooth as possible. Before you start…

Moving Expenses and Tax Deductions It’s that time of year again…no not Christmas (I wish). It’s tax season. It’s time to get organized to file your taxes on time and with the maximum deductions possible. Moving can be one of those tax deductions. Below are general guidelines for moving within Canada. Can you deduct moving expenses on your income tax?…

Cleaning Your New Home With Natural Products You’ve just got the keys from your realtor and are entering your new home for the first time. You are all excited to finally move into your new place. Sadly, that “clean and swept” provision that your realtor had requested means something entirely different to you than the previous owner. The floors may…

How to Save Money On Your Next Move Graham Kerr, partner in the Pisapio Kerr Team and part of the Remax “About Town” Brokerage firm in Oakville Ontario just save one of his clients over 75% on a recent move. Graham Kerr is an active and successful agent specializing in the premier real estate market of Oakville Ontario. Oakville is home…

5 Steps to be Moved by Dinner Time It may seem impossible to do but if you follow these few steps, you can be moved in and unpacked ready for Sunday night dinner. Step 1. Packing materials Get packing materials ready and organized. Collect as many boxes as you can. Small sturdy boxes for heavy items, medium size boxes for…

Moving Problems? Don’t call the Cops…Call Moveit.ca For more than 14 years now Moveit.ca has stood by its moving customers. Every month we have challenges with moving companies and their customers. It’s really not that surprising. Moving is one of the most stressful events of a person’s life. Moving to a new city, leaving friends and family behind, starting a new…

How to Pack Moving Boxes The best way to pack moving boxes is to use medium size boxes. Approximately 70 liters or 24 inches by 20 or 24 inches and 12 to 14 inches high. This way you are less likely to pack too much in the box and then it becomes too heavy. Always put the heavy items on…

Moving in the fall The fall is a great time to move! Moving in September is a perfect time to move. It’s not as hot and humid any more. Kids are back at school, people are back from vacations and the rates are lower. The busiest season to move is May through end of August. As with most things in…

The Biggest Moving Mistakes The biggest mistake you can make is hiring the wrong mover. Hiring a bad moving company can turn a smooth move into a complete nightmare. Moving is a stressful and costly event. Don’t make it worse by getting a bad mover to do it. There are lots of very good movers out there and hiring them…

Questions to ask when hiring a moving company There’s a lot going on when you are getting ready to move. Hiring the right moving company is a very important decision. It can mean the difference between having a smooth, uneventful move and complete disaster that you read about in the papers or watch on TV. Below great list of questions…

Change Your Mail Address There are a lot of things to move besides your residence when relocating to a new home. The basic items are: 1. Change Mailing Address It is recommended that you apply for mail forwarding form Canada Post 30 days prior to your new move in date at your new residence. Minimum time to apply is 3 days…but…

Reducing Moving Costs 1. Reduce the amount of stuff you need to move The number one way to reduce moving costs is to reduce the amount of stuff you need to move. If it’s a local move which is typically priced on an hourly basis, the less time it takes to move your stuff, the more you save. This also…

Quebec’s Canada moving tradition Quebecers take distinct pleasure in being different than the rest of Canada. Sometimes this difference manifests as a sort of joie de Vie that is unique to Quebec such as the summer festival season or St Jean Baptiste ceremonies. Sometimes they manifest as a form of collective madness such as the “provincial“ Moving Day on July…

Moving Checklist Template 2-3 months prior to move date Get Rid of junk…it will save you Money$$$ Start going through all those junk drawers, basement, attic, closets, garages, sheds and any other place you might be storing things you don’t need any more. It’s sometimes hard to part with things you did like or think you might have a need…

Things a Moving Company Cannot Take Moving Hazardous Materials Anything explosive or flammable. This means gas tanks, kerosene tanks or heater, welding torches, BBQ Tanks, any type of fuel or fuel tank, even if it’s empty. Fire arm, bullets, shotgun shells, Blasting caps, dynamite, nitro glycerin etc… Most people don’t have much of this stuff…but you probably have a gas tank…

How to Choose the Right Local Moving Company Let’s face it, moving is stressful! It’s time consuming, aggravating and just a real pain in the neck. Nobody I know enjoys it; but unfortunately, like death and taxes, it’s part of life. The average person in North America moves every 5 years. Unless your like my parents who have been in…

Secret Professional Movers’ Tips Most of us blessedly don’t move that often, which means we never really get as good at it as we would like. Professionals however move stuff every day and they become experts in what to do and what not to do to make sure that your move goes smoothly. A move consists of three parts. Packing…