The Ultimate Guide to Moving After Retirement

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You’ve raised your kids and put them on the path. You’ve closed the door on a career, and are looking for a new challenge. Or maybe you’re selling the family home and striking out on your own.  Whatever your reasons for moving, it’s a time of transition as you cruise into previously uncharted territory. But… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Moving After Retirement

Preparing to Move Overseas

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It’s an exciting time in your life because you are making a big move overseas. A million questions are going through your mind on top of all your packing and moving worries. So while you research moving companies to help make your international move, make sure you have these four things under control before your… Continue reading Preparing to Move Overseas

Cleaning Tips For A New, But Used Home

Cleaning Tips For A New, But Used Home SimpleMoves.ca

One of the worst feelings you can get when first walking into your new home is the feeling of disgust. The floors are dusty, the walls are black, the bathroom is grimy and filled with hair from the previous tenant, the kitchen has dried up food stuck to the floor, and your head is spinning… Continue reading Cleaning Tips For A New, But Used Home

Moving During The Summer: Do’s And Don’ts

Summer is for barbecues, days spent by the beach, air conditioners, and a host of relaxing activities.  Yet, with that in mind, summer remains a popular time to move. With a low risk of inclement weather, no snow, and clear roads – it’s convenient for families and working professionals. British Columbia has some scorchers, so… Continue reading Moving During The Summer: Do’s And Don’ts

Furnishing Your New Home Without Going Broke

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The moment has finally come where you finally move into your new home. You have spent your life savings paying for the home you have always dreamed of. With keys in hand, your next big concern is how you plan on furnishing it. You don’t have enough money to hire an interior decorator, and it’s… Continue reading Furnishing Your New Home Without Going Broke

Utility Tips for Moving

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With so many things to do during the moving process, forgetting tasks can happen quickly. Whether you are writing things down or not, proper planning and preparation are essential to a successful move. Often we forget to handle one of the most critical aspects like disconnecting utilities from your old home and connecting them to… Continue reading Utility Tips for Moving

Ultimate Moving Checklist

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Make your move stress-free with our comprehensive eight-week moving house checklist, covering everything from decluttering to settling in your new home.

How to Pack Moving Boxes

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If you plan to pack your boxes, you must do it correctly. Failure to do so can result in damaged items that your moving company may not reimburse you for. Additionally, correct packing methods will make unpacking that much easier. So to make sure you’ve packed your belongings in the best way possible, follow these… Continue reading How to Pack Moving Boxes

How to Change Your Address When Moving

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Changing your address is not the most challenging part of moving, but it is a tedious task compared to packing your belongings. Making sure everyone who needs your new address has gotten easier over time with online address forms, but remembering is the hard part. Whether you are moving locally or moving long-distance, you need… Continue reading How to Change Your Address When Moving

General Storage Tips

Moving and storage are two sides of the same coin. Chances are if you’re moving, you have to put some of your stuff in storage. And unless you’re paying the moving company extra to use their storage building, chances are you’re going to have to rent a self-storage unit. You know the ones: those boxy, mini-warehouse buildings that line the… Continue reading General Storage Tips