The Ultimate Cheat Sheet For Spotting Moving Scams

When it comes to moving your belongings, you’ll sometimes need an extra hand. As a result, you may find yourself looking into different moving companies to help you. However, with so many companies available, it can be challenging to pick the right moving company for you and your belongings. When you’re dealing with scams, it… Continue reading The Ultimate Cheat Sheet For Spotting Moving Scams

What You Can And Cannot Store In A Storage Unit

If you’ve noticed your house is becoming crowded, you may have been looking into different storage solutions. If you’re considering a storage facility, here are some of the things you can – and can’t store.  You Can Store: Seasonal Items It’s easy to collect a large selection of decorations over the years, and you may… Continue reading What You Can And Cannot Store In A Storage Unit

Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring A Moving Company

Did you know that a recent study found that many individuals consider moving a more stressful life event than divorce? That’s a grave statistic! It’s easy to imagine that stress doubles for long-distance moves. With moving comes many different logistical tasks like transfer of utility services, getting quotes from moving companies, and other miscellanies. Ensuring… Continue reading Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring A Moving Company

Here’s How You Can Take The Stress Out Of Long-Distance Moves

Moving is stressful, even if you’re only moving a block away – but a long-distance move? Yikes. With moving, packing always seems to take longer than anticipated. There are logistical items like utility transfers, getting quotes from long-distance moving companies, and more. But, with some proper planning, your long-distance move doesn’t have to be something… Continue reading Here’s How You Can Take The Stress Out Of Long-Distance Moves

Our Experience on Working During the Pandemic

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As the world came to a standstill due to the COVID19 pandemic, It became difficult for people to move. With social distancing and several other restrictions, people had to put a pause on their moving plans. Although the moving services of SimpleMoves.ca are considered an Essential Service, Moving companies can’t practice social distancing during a… Continue reading Our Experience on Working During the Pandemic

When Should You Book Your Movers?

When moving to a new home, planning is crucial. If you’ve done it before, you’ve probably learnt a few hard lessons along the way and know that being systematic and organized about your relocation can save you time, money, and a lot of stress.  One of the first things you’ll need to do is find a reliable… Continue reading When Should You Book Your Movers?

Are Moving Companies Essential Services

Are Moving Companies Essential Services? – Yes, the services provided by Simple Moves & Storage are considered essential In response to the question of whether moving companies are considered essential services, it has been confirmed that governments across different jurisdictions have categorized both movers and move-out cleaning companies as essential services. This categorization is particularly… Continue reading Are Moving Companies Essential Services

The Economics of Using a Moving Company vs DIY

Discover the cost-efficient benefits of using a professional moving company over DIY methods in our in-depth comparison blog.

Moving For Love

Welcome to February, the epoch of affection and spontaneous romantic gestures, such as presenting your soulmate with keys to your abode and professing daring declarations like, “I believe we should move together.” Though we are not masters of relationships, our extensive experience overseeing relocations has equipped us with an understanding of the stresses and hurdles… Continue reading Moving For Love

Moving Out Of Vancouver: How To Prepare For A Long Distance Relocation

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290,487  Canadians relocated around the country last year. Many reasons exist for leaving a city or province — work opportunities, being closer to family, a new adventure, further education, or a fresh start. Whatever has inspired your long-distance move, the preparation and relocation can be hugely stressful, compounded by unforeseen issues. Home is where the heart… Continue reading Moving Out Of Vancouver: How To Prepare For A Long Distance Relocation