Household moving, how best to do? - Page 1
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author: Banned 2017.09.03 19:08
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 05, 2017, 09:39:16 am
content: I'm going to move from one city to another in Canada. Now I choose what house to buy, looking for options.But there is a question concerning household moving.I read advice? on this matter, answers to frequently asked questions.What can you recommend? who used the services of such companies?Is it safe?

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 01:39:52 am
content: I've moved quite a few times and for the most part have engaged professional movers because, frankly, I can't be bothered - did it myself the first few times and I have no problem driving a 24 or 28 foot box truck, it's the carrying all the heavy furniture that kills me. I've never had a problem with a couple of different companies I've used over the years, but those are all local companies near me in the US so naming them will do no good for Canada. Best bet is to ask around and see what companies others near you have used and what their experiences were like.

author: cdev
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 03:33:22 am
content: Here in the US there are companies that will ship your stuff in a metal box, of various sizes, you pay by the volume you need. You then use your own lock. They drop it off a few days before the move, you pack it full, lock it, then they pick it up and drop the box off at your destination where you unpack your stuff. Its fairly cheap, compared to hiring movers.

author: basinstreetdesign
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 07, 2017, 06:10:47 am
content: I have moved household here in Ontario exactly twice. The first time I was naive and rented the biggest box truck I could find, relied on friends to help with the lifting and planned to do it in one day. It was the worst experience of my life. I worked non-stop from 7am to 12 midnight, got the truck back to the rental office long after they closed for the night and watched as some friends just up and left halfway through the move. When we were finishing up loading, I found that the truck could hold no more and I was forced into deciding what furniture to abandon to the garbage heap. I found out then why it was written that of all important life events, moving is by far, the most stressful, surpassing marriage, funerals, even open-heart surgery and I have had to do all of that.The second time we moved, I looked into the rental box deal and found that they will rent one to you only if you both live now in, and are moving to, a big enough city where they have an office. Otherwise no deal. Also when the cost of the best size box and the cost of the distance to move it were taken into account it can rival the cost of using a moving company. We were moving to a small town 1 hr outside of London, ON and they didn't have an office there so that was out for us.I then got three quotes from moving companies, chose not the lowest bid and waited for them to arrive. It was a joy to watch three guys from a multi-generation family-run company attack their job with gusto, expertise and obvious pride of service quality to load up their truck with 7 tons of our stuff in 5 hours flat and drive it to the new town which was about 4 hours away. They allowed us to put our own lock on their truck. The plan was to move into the new house the next day and when they arrived in the morning they repeated that performance and everything was in the house in 4 hours! I never even broke a sweat. Sure it cost me the best part of $9K but as far as I was concerned it was worth every nickle.I dont mind telling you that if you live in the GTA to get in touch with Rockbrune Brothers Moving. They are the best.If you really dont want to spend the cash on professionals go to their websites anyway and look for checklists. They can save your butt. Try to book a rental truck a few weeks in advance and for more than 1 day. Make sure everybody you want to be helping/involved is signed up well in advance and check with them again when the date draws near that they are still on board. Try to get more people than you think you will need. No doubt one or more will drop out and probably at the last minute.You should be packing stuff now. Get free boxes at the liquor stores. They are great for size, strength and the price is right.Don't try to do the move all in one day. Try to coordinate a week off work so you will have a generous block of time to do the move.Good luck!Tim

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 07, 2017, 10:23:38 am
content: Been there, done both the pro movers ( they even packed the dustbin, complete with the garbage inside, in a plastic bag before boxing it) and a few times since them DIY. Grab the boxes from your local stores at least starting 3 weeks before, and get a lot of bubble wrap, preferably on rolls ( that is cheap), a few rolls of packing tape ( at least 6, and get a proper dispenser as well, it will always be useful later), at least 5 packs of heavy garbage bags, a roll of adhesive labels ( large ones, with an aggressive adhesive), a few black or other contrasting colour permanent large tip markers. a sheet of paper per box with the contents ( pro tip, take a pic with the phone just before slapping it in the filled box, complete with box number) of the box listed on it, a large roll of industrial pallet wrap for boxes that are finished, and then time to pack securely each box room by room ahead of time, leaving just the clothes you need for the interim, a suitcase full, and your toiletries and a towel or two each.Tip are to use paper plates when doing plates, one between each ceramic one, and large items wrap in newspaper. Your equipment at least 2 layers of bubble wrap fully covering them, and an extra 2 layers for stuff on the bottom and top of the boxes, and a triple layer on the front panel and the rear. Heavy stuff at the bottom of the box, then lighter stuff on top and fill the box.Furniture remove all cushions and put in garbage bags with a label, and tape closed and wrap in pallet wrap. Wrap furniture in pallet wrap at least 3 layers. Fridge clean out the day before, turn off and leave open to dry, then wrap the doors with 3 layers as well, and tape the cord to the unit as well. Take the shelves out and move separately. beds wrap the mattress with the pallet wrap, so you have grip handles in it, and tape the lot up.Have either a box truck, or some tarpaulins to cover open loads, and always err on time, it will take longer. If you can get access early, then move a small load at a time if possible a day or three before, so you only have the living stuff that you need for the last load. Expect you will need roach spray, a broom and mop both sides and a bucket or two ( leave the ones on the exit side) and cleaning cloths and detergents both sides, to handle spills and dust and dirt.

author: victorb
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2024, 02:32:20 pm
content: I have to move houses, and I ran into a big problem with moving all the furniture. I don't know how I am going to get everything safely to the new place. Has anyone had this kind of problem? If yes, provide some advice or tell me how you solved the problem.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2024, 05:18:50 pm
content: Rent a truck or have a moving company deal with it. For a diy move you'll need things like dollys, blankets and strong people to help.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 05, 2024, 05:36:15 pm
content: I have moved myself many times, once with a family and then several moved after my divorce. I will never do it again. I am married again with a house, shed and stuff. I will gladly pay to have it done. You are better off choosing one of the big name moving companies in your area, they will do a top notch job to preserve their reputation.

author: themadhippy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2024, 05:43:10 pm
content: One tip,use it as a chance to declutter and be brutal.

author: SiliconWizard
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2024, 05:44:20 am
content: Quote from: themadhippy on July 05, 2024, 05:43:10 pm5S!

author: c64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2024, 11:01:17 pm
content: Quote from: themadhippy on July 05, 2024, 05:43:10 pmAnd start decluttering at least 1 month in advance