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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

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

Here’s What You Do 1 Month Early

Besides packing, besides booking movers, there are a few other things in to have in order before Moving Day. In fact we suggest you do these things at least a month in advance. Have no worries, our advice here will not affect your day to day life. This isn’t us telling you to pack your toothbrush a month in advance. Here are a few things you need to have in order 1 month before moving: Notify Service Providers… Read more

Moving With Large Appliances

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 Purge Before a Move

When slowly approaching a move (or quickly approaching a move), it is absurdly tempting to throw all the knickknacks and toys into boxes, telling yourself you’ll deal with it once the move is over.

How to Move Soft Goods

We expect big furniture and electronics are going to be the most of our worries during relocation. That’s generally why people forget about soft goods like blankets, pillows, rugs, and curtains. Soft goods build up a lot of dust and mold if not packed correctly. The last thing you want is to unroll your carpet after a long move and find it stinky and gross. Here’s how you do it! The Easy Stuff: Sheets and Bedding Fold and place… Read more

How To Move Out of Your Parents House

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

Forgotten: A Tale of the Most Commonly Left-Behind Items

Anyone who has ever moved knows what a crazy day Moving Day is. Even if everything is going smoothly some things just slip through the cracks. First off, the best thing you can do to help ensure nothing gets left behind is to be organized come moving day. Preventative measures like making a packing list, packing in advance, and having a game plan for moving day are all smart moves to make prior to moving day. With the chaos going on, the… Read more

Bicycles: How to Keep Moving Day Moving Smoothly

One thing we love about living in the city is the easy commuting by bike! Living in Vancouver many people choose to forgo owning a car, and instead invest in active transportation. If you are one of these people, and your bike is your baby, you may have accumulated some expensive gear over time (maybe even a couple bicycles). Moving equipment as well as multiple bikes can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to keep Moving Day… Read more

Some Tips for Moving in The Summer

Deciding to move in Summer is a logical decision for a lot of people. However, there are pros and cons to moving in summer time. Not only do movers require further advance notice to book, but you also should have some strategies about how to stay cool! Here is a bit of Brotherly Advice to keep in mind for moving in Summer! Plan in Advance As you could guess Summer is generally the busiest time of the year for… Read more

How to Move a Flat Screen TV

Taking the time to pack your flat screen correctly is far cheaper than buying a new one, of this we can assure you. As much as we hate to admit it (or not – sorry not sorry), our flat screens are a staple in the home. To ensure no damage follow our Brotherly Advice and pack it right. How to Pack Your Flat Screen The best option is to repack the TV in its original carton, if you kept… Read more

A Guide to Moving Food

A lot of people forget about having to move food. If it hasn’t been on your mind before moving day, it should be – otherwise it becomes quite a challenge.

Moving Boxes 101: A Guide to Moving Boxes

When packing, certain concessions can be made with materials. For instance, it’s perfectly acceptable to use extra pillow cases or sheets as packing stuffing. Certain packing specifics can make your life a whole lot easier – like having the correct boxes. We see a lot of second hand boxes, or make-shift boxes, or taped-together boxes. When boxes have been over used, or are over filled, or are not meant to be lugged around, there are all sorts of problems that… Read more

Avoiding Moving Injuries

Injuries happen even to the most experienced and strong of us. When it comes to lifting boxes, knowing how to lift, and when to lift is what it really comes down to. Injuring your back is no joke. Nor is dropping something seriously heavy on a foot. Follow our Brotherly Advice to ensure you and your loved ones remain injury free on moving day! Tips: Lift With Your Legs! We’ve all been told this before, but we’ll say it… Read more

How To Move Your Bedroom

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

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

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

The Garage: Not Just for Your Car

With boxes everywhere, and trying to keep everything organized, your garage may just be the answer you’re looking for. Start with The Garage For years your garage has been the dumping grounds for every item or box you think you may need in the future, or plan to donate. You may not even bother trying to squeeze your car in there anymore. Start your home de-cluttering process with the garage and free up all that space for your current… Read more

Moving into an Apartment 101

Moving Brothers are very adept at moving people into apartments! Apartment living has huge benefits, but can also have it’s pitfalls when it comes to Moving Day. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Be Selfish With The Elevator Most apartment buildings will allow you to book the elevator for these types of situations. You may be thinking: “It’s not as if people use the elevator all day long! Do I really need to book it?”… Read more

How to Label Boxes

When it comes to labeling boxes for the move, there are a few different ways you can label them. Which one works the best really depends on you. However you choose to label your boxes, ensure you have an organized system. The less complicated the better. Here are a few ways you can label: By room You can box room by room, and label the contents of each box on the box. This way you can simply put… Read more