Don’t Let the Weather Freeze Your Bank Account

Jack Frost is back in town and it’s time to be prepared for the unexpected. It’s important to always be mindful of your safety with the fleeting and extreme weather conditions that winter brings. Here are a few tips for a safe moving experience without having the chilling burden of unexpected costs and injuries. Bitter Weather Brings Out Bitter Drivers The winter brings with it unpleasant driving conditions. Sometimes our vehicles aren’t the only things to slip when driving. Many drivers have… Read more

Moving and Utilities

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Packing up and moving is more than boxes and tape. Utilities are forgotten about more often than you would think. One thing to know about cancelling or starting utilities in a new location is that it often takes longer than expected to organize.   Here is our Brotherly Advice on getting your utilizes in order before moving day: Make a List, Check it Twice Most people have three utilities to keep track of: water, electric, and gas. However you may… Read more

Moving With Large Appliances

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Major appliances are likely to be the most expensive possessions you own. The last thing you want is to damage these items during transit. First off, it is important to clean all of your major appliances like: Refrigerators, washing machines, toaster ovens, etc. Ensure you leave enough time to allow them to dry after washing them, as well. From here, there are specific packing tips for each appliance. Here are a few to help you out:   Fridge and Freezer Empty… Read more

How To Move Out of Your Parents House

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Moving out of your parents’ house can be daunting, we know. At your parent’s place there’s tons of room, and chances are you’ve accumulated a lot of stuff over the years from posters to a collection of baseball hats. As Expert Movers we know exactly how to move you into as smaller place whether it’s a basement suite or a downtown apartment.   Here are a few tips to get you started:   Furniture When it comes to furniture, the… Read more

How To Move Your Bedroom

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Our bedrooms are generally a huge source of stress when moving. Regardless of the Bedroom only being one room in the home, it is one of the most difficult to move. Mostly because of how varied the objects in the Bedroom are. From furniture to clothing, knickknacks to electronics, decorations to books. There are so many different types of things to pack up in a bedroom.   Take a look at these 3 Tips on How to Pack Up Your Bedroom:… Read more

How to Pick a Moving Day

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More goes into deciding on a Moving Day than first meets the eye. Factors besides “We need to be out of our apartment by such-and-such date” play a role in how much you will spend as well as how efficiently a move can be done.   What Factors Affect The Pricing of a Move?   There are specific days or months when movers are busier. When you choose to move will have a large impact on how much your relocation… Read more

Recipe: How To Pack Up The Kitchen

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One of the most used rooms in the house, it’s hard to know when is the right time to start packing your kitchen up. Won’t you need this stuff up to the last minute? Technically, yes. However, concessions will have to be made.   Here are a few Tips to Pack Up Your Kitchen:   Organize Go through what is necessary and what is seldom used. Items like serving platters and wine glasses you can go without for the next… Read more