20, Jun 2022
You may have done a few DIY moves over the years. Often students will throw their belongings into a buddy’s pickup truck and drive over to their new place all for the low, low, price of pizza and beer. Everyone wants to reduce moving costs, but there are several common… Read more
15, Nov 2021
Moving to a new home is stressful. One concern is ensuring our household goods arrive safely. That’s why knowing how to pack fragile items for a move is essential. Watch the video below and read on for our advice and tips. The Three Layers of Protection To safely pack fragile… Read more
27, Sep 2021
In this post, I share secrets from a move manager to help you streamline your next move and avoid common pitfalls. Decluttering Will Take Longer Than You Think Start decluttering as soon as possible, even if you haven’t firmly decided you will move. This is especially true if you are… Read more
30, Aug 2021
Congratulations on your new home! Now that you’ve collected the keys from your realtor, there are a few things you need to do to make moving in less stressful. First, check street access in front of your home/building to see if you need to apply to your local municipality for… Read more
09, Aug 2021
One of my top 10 tips for taking the stress out of your next move is to create “unpack-first” boxes when you pack the belongings in your old home. An unpack-first box contains the essentials you need to set up your new home and settle in quickly. Preparing unpack-first boxes… Read more
14, Jun 2021
After almost 20 years of experience helping our clients move from one home to another, we have found household goods stashed in some interesting places. The Out of Chaos team has learned to look everywhere in a home to ensure everything is packed securely and loaded on the moving van…. Read more
28, May 2021
I was thrilled to chat with Brandy Kawulka, a ticketed journey-woman, on their All Things Renovation Podcast. Brandy’s company, Wood be Art focuses on home renovations, and we discussed how to stay organized before, during and after your renovation. We covered the types of materials you need to pack and… Read more
22, Feb 2021
One of my top ten tips for a stress-free move is to pack your suitcase as if you were going on a working vacation. Even if you are moving locally, you might have to stay in a hotel or at a friend’s place unexpectedly. For example, there might be a… Read more
09, Dec 2019
Moving is difficult and the holiday season can be tiring. Combining them both can be challenging and overwhelming. Our tips for moving during the holidays can help you get through this stressful period. Read our tips on moving in the winter to help prepare you and your belongings for a… Read more
11, Nov 2019
Most Canadians do not consider moving in the winter as most of the country experiences freezing temperatures, snow, and ice for several months. However, there are a few benefits. Moving companies are generally less busy during this season. There is more flexibility on dates, and the costs could be significantly… Read more
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