Posts Tagged ‘getting ready for a move’
How True North Movers Can Help You Relocate, Even During A Pandemic
The COVID-19 epidemic has changed everything, including moving. While many areas of business are at a stand-still, movers are on the go. Ontario has officially ruled that movers, warehousing and moving supply companies are essential services. As such, we can still be there to help you relocate! Even though we’re still open for business, you…
Read MoreCan You Ask Your Movers To Remove Your Junk As Well?
Moving is a good reminder of just how much stuff we own. Much of this stuff isn’t useful or wanted anymore, and is better known as junk. What do you do with junk before a move? Can you save it for the movers to take out for you? It all depends on what kind of…
Read MoreWhat’s Involved In A Moving Company Estimate?
Before signing any papers, it’s good to know what you’ll be paying. That’s why moving companies like True North Movers offer estimates of their services. Before you make a rough estimate in your head based on the prices you see on a company’s website, you can ask them for an official moving estimate based on…
Read MoreThe Busiest Moving Days Of The Year
It’s always moving day for someone in Canada. Across the country, 4.4 million people move into a new home every year. This is roughly 1.45 million families and more than a tenth of all Canadians! While moving habits keep us busy all year, the average family would avoid the most active day if given the…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Your Winter Move This Year
When you’re moving, the winter months add an extra layer of pressure to an already stressful time. This layer comes in the form of snow and ice, and when combined with freezing temperatures and bitter winds, winter moves don’t just become more challenging – they can become dangerous. Along with gathering the packing supplies and…
Read MoreCan You Hire Movers For Just One Item?
Have you ever cleaned out a room and the only thing left was a large, solitary item? It’s probably the last piece of the moving puzzle because you can’t make it budge! It might sound silly to call a team of experts for just one item, but don’t feel that way. It’s not only appropriate,…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Complete A Move?
How excited are you to be moving to a new home? While you’re still feeling that new house high, it’s time to start planning the move. Organizing, packing, and moving your things can’t all be completed in an afternoon. Here’s the timeline you can expect for all the work ahead of you!
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Our Home Packing Service
Packing can quickly turn from a simple task into a month-long endeavour, creating stress and disorganization. If you have a limited amount of time or aren’t physically able to do all the packing, True North has a home packing service that can give you a hand. There are four simple things you can do to…
Read MoreWhere Can I Get Free Boxes For Moving?
The boxes sold at moving supply stores are high-quality and strong, but they’re also quite expensive, and the cost can add up considerably. Don’t be discouraged – if you don’t mind doing some searching in the months and weeks before moving day, boxes are some of the easiest supplies to get for free! Here are…
Read MoreTips For Moving Heavy Furniture
Moving furniture can be a heavy job, even if you are simply rearranging the furniture in a room. But with a few simple techniques and a high dose of precaution, you can move heavy tables, beds, shelving, and dressers without ruining your back or your furniture! It starts not by using your back, but by…
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