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How to Take the Stress Out of Moving with Kids
Moving can be a very stressful experience, but doing this with kids can be even more challenging because you have to consider their feelings and needs as well. While change can be exciting for some, kids will feel scared of the unknown and will not want to move into a new house, room, and environment, […]
How to Organize a Self-Storage Unit for Frequent Access
You can create easy and hassle-free access to your belongings in storage by following these quick and easy tips to help make your storage unit organizer. Imagine this: you see on the weather news report that there is a blizzard coming and freezing temperatures, but you realize that you have all of your cold weather […]
How to Pick the Best Storage Unit Size for Your Needs
There are so many different storage spaces that accommodate your needs and wants when you are moving homes or just need to get rid of some junk. Storage spaces are great for storing away stuff you don’t need or memories that cannot all fit inside your home. These storage spaces also come in […]
Pods: Portable Storage to Support Your Business
Each business has unique storage requirements; these needs can be met in a number of ways, one of them being mobile storage pods. What is a mobile storage pod? What are the benefits? And who benefits from mobile storage pods. What is a Pod? At Econo Moving & Storage, a pod is a mobile storage […]
I like Puzzles but not When it Comes to Moving!
Who doesn’t love a good game of Tetris once in a while? For fun at least that is; maybe not when it comes to packing and moving. Packing for a stressful move is bad enough as it is, don’t make things harder for yourself by then challenging yourself to a stacking puzzle with your boxes […]
Always Avoid These Things During Your Move
Moving can be very stressful, but planning ahead will make your experience more enjoyable, and the process will be smooth as a result. The right steps will ensure your move is hassle-free, whereas the wrong steps will set you back. To prevent this from happening, make sure you avoid the following: Packing during the move […]
Four Easy Tips For Packing Fragile Items
When packing up for your move, chances are you have breakable items that you don’t want to get damaged during transport to your new home. Here are our four easy tips on how you can effectively pack your most fragile items and keep them safe! Use The Right Packing Materials Fragile items need materials […]
Stress-Free Moving Tips: 6 Packing Tricks When Moving
Whether we like it or not, moving is a part of life. It’s a notoriously stressful process, and packing up your whole life in boxes may be the last thing you want to do. Fortunately, there are ways to make packing and unpacking faster and less daunting. Here are some packing tips for you to […]
How to Move Oversized Items
If this is your first move, you might be wondering how you are going to move your heavy, oversized items to your new home. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone! Professional movers are available to help you with your move, and they have a lot of relevant experience and the […]
What You Need To Know About Winter Moving
Moving when it’s freezing cold outside seems like a bad idea, right? While, yes, the winter months might not be ideal for moving, it does have some advantages- like lower rates and an easier time booking your mover of choice. As long as you have done some smart planning, winter moving can be easier than […]
Facts About Movers And Moving – Are They True Or False?
Most people dread the process of moving because it can be time consuming and stressful. There are a number of steps involved, and planning ahead is a must if you want to have a pleasant experience. When it comes to the moving process and moving companies, there are a number of myths and misunderstandings, and […]
4 Moving Ideas for Your Delicate and Fragile Furniture
Moving can be stressful but packing your items correctly can make the process more bearable and smooth. This is especially true when it comes to delicate and fragile furniture pieces as they need to be packed a certain way so that they arrive unharmed and in their original condition. The moving process includes the loading, […]
Downsizing to a Condo: Tips and Considerations to Help You Move
Many people make the decision to downsize from a house to a condo because they don’t need as much space as they used to. This is most likely due to children moving out, or maybe you’re just tired of the upkeep. Whatever the reason, many people find the process of downsizing a bit overwhelming. You […]
Helpful Tips for Summertime Moving
Summertime is generally the most popular time of year to move and while the process can be stressful during any season, the hot months come with their own unique set of challenges. If you are planning to move this summer, the following tips will help: Plan ahead This is extremely important and planning ahead is […]
Moving During COVID-19: How to Stay Safe
COVID-19 has made life challenging but certain activities cannot be avoided and moving is one of them. While it may sound scary to move during a pandemic, the proper planning and safety precautions will ensure the process is smooth so that you don’t have to worry and the following tips will help: Plan ahead and […]
Thinking of a DIY Move? Why You Should Use Professional Movers Every Time
Moving is stressful and overwhelming, and with all the steps that are involved, the experience is often a dreadful one. As unpleasant as a move can be, the situation is almost always worse when you attempt to do it on your own because the process is both physically and mentally draining. Moving on your own […]
Relocation Technology: How The Modern Moving Process Works For You
Moving is a tedious and stressful process and something not many people look forward to. Luckily, modern technology can help make the process a lot more tolerable by helping with different aspects associated with relocating and the chores that come along with it. Relocating involves the selection of a specific date and time for when […]
What To Pack First When Moving
Moving can be fun and exciting, but the prep work required for it to go smoothly can be very stressful. Packing is the most time-consuming part of the entire moving process. Therefore, it is a good idea to start packing up as soon as you can. The most frequent problem that movers face is that […]
4 Tasks that should be completed Before Move-In Day
Moving is a stressful and time-consuming process but that doesn’t have to be the case. Preparing in advance and being ready will help the move go smoothly so that move-in day is a breeze and you don’t have to worry. Completing certain tasks well in advance is very important and the following things should be […]
Common Mistakes People Make During Commercial Moving
Moving is never easy, and a commercial move, in particular, can be both challenging and complicated if the proper procedures are not followed. Certain mistakes will prevent the process from running smoothly and result in a waste of time as well as energy. In order for your commercial move to be successful, you must […]
Guide to Specialty Moving Boxes that Make Your Move Easier
Moving is often quite stressful, and entrusting the transition of your special items to unknown movers can add even more stress. Specialty moving boxes can make this big change in your life much easier. For any oddly shaped item or ones that hold special significance, a specialty box offers more security. Here’s a guide to […]
Moving Tips for Senior Citizens
Moving is one of the top reasons for stress in adults. For seniors who have been rooted in one place for a long time, it is twice as stressful. Moving homes means relocating to a new locality, in a new neighbourhood with new neighbours, all of which spells unfamiliarity and anxiety. The stress comes from […]
Tips for Moving with Pets
Moving can be a particularly stressful experience; gathering your things, boxing them, labeling them, arranging the transport and finally unpacking at a new place. Though they sound like four things to do in writing, in reality, they can be anything but peaceful. Moving is a huge decision and a lot of hard work not only […]
How to Move Plants to Your New Home
Plants can be a large part of making a house feel like a home. Whether you’ve spent years tending to a garden out back or a few months nurturing a small succulent in your kitchen, they’re not something you want to leave behind when it’s time to move. However, if you follow these tips, you’ll […]
Tips to keep your home clean and organized after a move
Moving seems like a never-ending process once you get started, but that feeling of accomplishment when you are finished makes it worth all the hassle. The first few days in your new home once everything is unpacked feels peaceful – everything is in its place, and it is clean and uncluttered. The tricky part is […]
How to Unpack After Moving
Now that you’ve finally moved into your new home, it’s time to start the daunting task of unpacking all your possessions. This can be a stressful task if not done right, which is why we’ve created this guide for you! Here are six tips that will help make your unpacking experience go smoothly. Focus […]
How to Make Moving Easier and Quicker
There’s no doubt that moving can be incredibly stressful. To make the trek to your new home an easy and quick experience, here are several ways you can make moving a breeze. Pack an overnight bag Your first few nights are guaranteed to be hectic, what with all of your belongings packed away somewhere. To […]
How to store furniture
Moving furniture into a storage unit can be quite a stressful decision for some people. First, you need to decide which furniture to move, then how to pack it and then the actual transit of the furniture. In reality, preparing to store furniture or other items is not as hard as you may think. With […]
How to Pack Glassware: Wine, Shot & Crystal Glasses
One of the most fragile and expensive things you need to consider when you start packing is your glassware. You want to make sure everything gets to its new home in one piece. There are a few simple things you can do to ensure your glassware stays intact during your big move. Use moving boxes […]
7 Reasons Why People Move to a New Home
Thousands of people move from house to house, city to city, or from one country to another every day. The number of reasons why someone may want to move are endless. These are just a few of the most common motives as to why you may see your neighbour packing up their house. Or maybe […]
Tips to Pack Your Clothes for Hassle-free Moving
Moving homes is a tough enough decision emotionally. Add to that is the weary task of packing up, making it physically challenging. Even if you are organized, packing personal items, such as clothes, is not easy. If you have children, the task becomes that much more difficult. The main issue is, how do you pack […]
Nine Things People Forget While Moving to a New House
Packing up all of your belongings and transporting them across cities or even countries is a tiresome and stressful endeavour. It doesn’t have to be, though. Careful planning and starting early can make moving painless and easy for everyone. Here are some simple things you can do to ensure nothing gets left behind: Label boxes […]
Checklist of Things to do Before Moving to a New House
At some point in your life, you are bound to move into a new home. We can hear your groan, but honestly, if you know how to get organized and follow these handy tips that we, the experts at Econo Moving & Storage Ltd. have shortlisted for you, moving house will be less stressful. Try […]
Tips For An Easy Move
Moving to a new home is a very exciting step in your life. It can also be a very tedious process. Whether this is your first move or you have moved many times before, without a proper plan, your move will be a lot more difficult than it needs to be. Fear not! The professional team at Econo Moving & Storage have gone through countless moves and have picked up a few tips on how to make your move go smoothly…