Posts Tagged: packing

Essential Downsizing and Moving Tips

18, Dec 2023

Recently, a Chu On That… newsletter subscriber said they were ready to relocate to a smaller home. The problem was that they lived in their house for over 30 years and had no idea where to start. It’s a common situation – and it can be very stressful. Luckily, with… Read more

Custom Crating for Moves

23, Oct 2023

Whenever the Out of Chaos team executes a Stress-Free move, we use moving boxes or plastic totes. While we have plenty of experience packing fragile items, sometimes we find objects that need more protection than standard moving boxes can provide. In these instances, we arrange for custom crating. It is… Read more

Navigating Temporary Relocations

14, Aug 2023

When we think about temporary relocations, the image that most often comes to mind is a college student living in a dorm for the school year and returning home for the holidays. However, there are many other reasons why people move to transient housing. For instance, I am renovating my… Read more

6 Tips to Make Moving Easier

17, Jul 2023

As I’ve often said, many people look forward to living in a new home even though the process of moving can be overwhelming. We’ve helped hundreds of people transition from one home to another over the last 20 years, so today, we’re sharing these tips that can help make moving… Read more

How to Reduce Regrets About Moving to a New Home

20, Mar 2023

Did you know that 44% of Americans who moved to a new home admitted to crying at least once during the process? I assume the results of a Canadian survey would be similar. The survey also indicates that over 50% of Americans have some regrets about moving to a new… Read more

How to Make an Inventory for an International Move

20, Feb 2023

Moving abroad is challenging. You must adjust or re-adjust to a new climate and culture. But, before you go, you’ll need to create a household inventory for an international move. What is an Inventory? Simply put, an inventory is a detailed listing of all your household goods – everything from… Read more

Top 10 Tips for Taking the Stress Out of Your Next Move

16, Jan 2023

The Out of Chaos team has helped hundreds of people relocate to a new home during our 20+ years in business. Over that time, we helped people organize, pack, and move to a new home. Read below for our top 10 tips for taking the stress out of your next… Read more

All About Moving Boxes

19, Dec 2022

Often clients ask me how many moving boxes they need for a move. The answer depends on the household. A minimalist living in a studio apartment might use 20 or 30 moving boxes, whereas a family in a 4-bedroom home would require over 200. But it isn’t just the number… Read more

How to Pack and Move Books

14, Nov 2022

We recently packed a client’s personal library for an international move. There were a lot of books – 95 boxes in one room alone. Books are among the heaviest items to move. Yet, because they are paper, they can be delicate. You don’t want to damage the paper, covers, or… Read more

A Common Misconception About Moving Is…

18, Jul 2022

Almost everyone has moved from one home to another in their lifetime. Some moves are just across town; others are halfway around the world. But no matter the distance, we often encounter at least one common misconception about moving. Here are a few that I would like to resolve right… Read more