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What comes to mind when you hear the words "Moving Day"? Possibly a combination of excitement & stress?! When people are moving it can be for a variety of reasons, positive ones like buying the house you've always wanted, or moving to a fresh new city. It can also be for a negative reason such as a divorce, or job loss. Whatever the reason moving has tasks that can help make it less stressful. Here are a few tips to help with your move: 

Before the move: 

  • Do your research on the moving companies in the area. Unfortunately, not all moving companies are the same. Check their reviews. You want to ensure your movers take good care of your things. 
  • Pack the things you need right away in clear boxes & place to one side of your home. Makes it…

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Checklist For Moving

The best and less stressed way to move is to break it down into bite-sized pieces. Below is a list to help organize you for the big day.

Two months prior to the move:
Declutter and get rid of things you no longer need.
Investigate movers and rental trucks. If you are getting an estimate, make sure to get it in writing.

4-6 weeks prior to the move:
Gather supplies including, boxes, packing tape, markers, bubble wrap, newspaper, and other types of moving containers.
Make arrangements to have your mail forwarded by Canada Post.

2-3 weeks prior to move:
Inform your utility companies of the move.
Take household chemicals to the proper disposal facility.  
Send address changes to doctors, dentists, insurance companies, banks,…

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