22, Jul 2019
Boomers are retiring and downsizing in great numbers. Many of them want to pass their household goods on to their children, the Millennial Generation. The problem is, that most Millennials do not want these items. These generations have different lifestyles and view stuff differently so it is important to start… Read more
24, Jun 2019
This CBC headline certainly caught my attention a couple of weeks ago. It is a story about a family that unknowingly hired disreputable movers. They lost thousands of dollars’ worth of possessions and irreplaceable mementos. For a move manager like me, this story is heartbreaking because it didn’t have to… Read more
27, May 2019
Moving is stressful. There is so much to do to prepare and organize. Updating your mailing address to all your accounts and subscriptions can seem like a daunting task. It is an important task though. We’ve provided a summary of who needs to know about your address change. Canada Post… Read more
29, Apr 2019
When offering our move management services, occasionally, a client asks whether they should move an item or buy it new at the destination. In the end, it is a personal choice based on many different factors. Below are some things to consider that can help you make a good decision… Read more
08, Apr 2019
The lure of home décor magazines is incredibly strong when we’re preparing to move to a new home. We imagine living in rooms that look just like those glossy, perfectly staged photos. It is so tempting to buy chic, trendy items for our new home before moving in. However, we… Read more
11, Mar 2019
When moving from one home to another, most people are familiar with transporting items in cardboard boxes. However, many moving companies are now renting reusable plastic totes for household moves. How do you decide which option is right for your move? Let’s look at the benefits and drawbacks of both… Read more
11, Feb 2019
There are many advantages to online auctions for downsizing and estate liquidation. MaxSold is the online auction company we use to help disburse a household’s possessions in the most cost-effective way. Here are some tips that can help you in preparing for an online auction. Separate Items Not for Sale… Read more
14, Jan 2019
Moving to a new home can be very stressful, especially if you have never moved or just don’t have time to take care of all the details. Last month we presented five reasons to hire a move manager. Here are four more things a move manager can do to streamline… Read more
19, Nov 2018
Moving companies will not move some items. For local moves, you can easily load specialty items in your car and drive them to your new home, making several trips in one day. You cannot do that with long-distance moves. It is certainly not possible if you are moving abroad. Some… Read more
22, Oct 2018
It’s true, we can all get caught up looking at the big houses on TV shows and in magazines. Great rooms, two story foyers, mudrooms and ample lawns. In fact, you may live in one now. But, does it really reflect how you live day-to day? The idea of right-sizing… Read more
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I have used Linda on ten different occasions and in each instance her professionalism shines brightly. Her PMA (positive mental attitude) is evident every moment she is working. On top of that is her team which effectively enhances the speed of getting her organization done.
My advice… hire her!
— Lorne G.