To Rent or To Buy Your Next Home? Here’s How to Decide
15Jun
Choosing whether to rent or to buy a home isn’t always a straightforward decision; there are upsides and downsides for both options. Deciding on whether to rent or to buy a home comes with a long list of factors to consider. The COVID-19 pandemic made many people antsy for a significant change in their lives. […]
Read MoreThe Best Moving Tips to Prepare you for a Spring Move
14Apr
Maximize your moving experience with these effective spring moving tips The spring is a time for new beginnings; longer days, warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and singing birds bring warmth and joy to our lives after a long winter. The spring and late fall are the best times of the year for a move. The weather […]
Read MoreOrganizing Tips to Keep Your Garage Clean and Clutter-Free After a Move
15Mar
These organizing tips will help you maximize storage and prevent mess and clutter during, and after, the chaos of moving day. Moving day is over; it’s time to unpack and settle into your new home; but your garage is now full of boxes, garbage, and clutter. It’s easy to overlook your garage on moving day. […]
Read MoreA Survival Guide to Winter Moving: The Do’s and Don’ts
15Feb
Winter moving is intimidating; avoid these common mistakes and plan effectively to ensure a smooth move. There are perks to winter moving; cheaper rates, flexible moving dates, and more time to settle in. However, it’s not always easy, and being ill-prepared can make the experience very stressful. Winter weather can be unpredictable; it’s essential to […]
Read MoreMoving Tips for a Zero-Waste, Eco-Friendly Move
15Dec
Moving can get messy and can be very wasteful, but there are ways you can do your part and reduce your ecological footprint The global climate crisis is something we can’t ignore. Canadians produce approximately 3.3 million tonnes of plastic waste a year. When those 3.3 million tonnes of waste decompose in our landfills, they […]
Read MoreAn Ottawa Moving Company’s Hacks for an Efficient Move
13Nov
Move like a professional – the best kept moving hacks from a professional Ottawa moving company Who knows the best moving tricks and tips better than a professional Ottawa moving company? With plenty of experience under our belts, we’ve seen it all; we know what works and what doesn’t work. Moving is stressful, this isn’t […]
Read MoreMoving During COVID: What to Know and Expect
15Oct
Moving is already stressful to begin with but during these unprecedented times there are a few additional things you should plan for and anticipate COVID-19 has reshaped the way most of us live our lives. It seems complicated to make plans for the future or make significant changes – like moving – in our lives […]
Read MoreHow Much Does Moving to a New Home Cost?
15Sep
Moving can get expensive, but budgeting and planning ahead can help avoid unexpected costs Buying a new home is an exciting new beginning. However, before you get to truly experience and enjoy your new home, you must deal with the associated costs and the process of moving. Moving to a new home is not an […]
Read MoreShort-Term Storage Tips That Will Make Life Easier
14Aug
Ways to ensure that your items are safe, easily accessible, and organized in your storage space Whether you’re relocating, redecorating, or just want to free up a bit of space, short-term storage is a great option. There’s no specified duration of time that defines ‘short-term,’ but this would typically mean less than three months. While […]
Read MoreMoving Tips for Condo or Apartment Living
17Jul
Whether you’re moving out of or into a condo or an apartment building, there are specific moving tips that are particular to this type of residence. There are many moving tips and tricks to make the move out of a single family or semi-detached home easy, but when it comes to apartment or condo living, […]
Read MoreSummer Moving Tips to Minimize Stress & Maximize Efficiency
15Jun
Summer is almost officially here (June 21) and as one of Ottawa’s favourite moving companies, we’re happy to share with you these moving tips. We hope they’ll help make your summer move go smother and without incident! Book your movers sooner rather than later Because of COVID-19 restrictions, including the self-isolation, social distancing, the […]
Read MoreOttawa Movers Give 5 Tips for a Last-Minute Move
15Mar
Reliable Ottawa Movers Offer Advice for When You Need to Move Unexpectedly Moving is stressful enough on its own. When you have to pack up quickly and move out of your home, it takes that stress to a whole new level. The good news is that you’re not on your own. With a few great […]
Read MoreRenting Storage – the Best “Move” you can make in the Moving Process
18Feb
From the moment when you decide to change homes, until you’re all settled away in your new place, this period can be quite stressful. Renting storage space can make the moving process more manageable. Hiring a professional moving company is an obvious choice, particularly if your move is a big one. To further alleviate the […]
Read MoreMoving in Ottawa – Winter Moving Tips
10Dec
If you’re moving in Ottawa and it happens to be during the winter months, there are things you can do that will help make your move go more smoothly. We all know how challenging the weather can be in the national capital from November until April. If you get unlucky and happen to be moving […]
Read MoreSelling Your Home Part 1: Getting Your Home Sale-Ready
15Jul
Selling Your Home, Getting a Strong Offer, and Moving in Ottawa It pays off to prepare your home before putting it on the Ottawa real estate market. By taking the time to clean, repair, and stage your home, you can improve your chances of selling, and at a better price. To start, look at your […]
Read MoreHow to Set Up Mail Forwarding and Change Your Address
15May
One Less Thing to Worry About While Moving in Ottawa Thanks to online forms and submissions, changing your address before a move has never been easier. And while it’s one of the easier tasks during a move, it gets overlooked during this stressful time. You may not forget to set up your Internet and hydro. […]
Read MoreMurphy’s Law and Moving
15Apr
How to Plan for the Worst to Ensure the Best Move Possible Sometimes, things go wrong. Moving is no exception, and mistakes and errors tend to happen when a plan falls short or fails to account for certain variables. In fact, there’s a saying that sums this up well: whatever can go wrong, will go […]
Read MoreThe Most-Forgotten Things During Long-Distance Moves
15Mar
What People Forget Most Often When Moving Long-Distance and Tips to Help You Remember Sometimes new opportunities force us to move to a new city, province, or even a new country. And many times, we learn about these new opportunities on short notice. Along with the stress of long-distance moving, you might be pressed for […]
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