Monthly Archives: August 2018

Richmond Hill, ON movers

Junk Removal Service Before Moving Makes Sense

Whether you’ve lived in your current address for one year or 10 years, you probably have accumulated a lot of stuff. Some of it you will likely take with you to your new home, apartment or condo, and some of it you’ll opt to sell, trade or give away. But it’s also likely that you will probably end up throwing out some of your stuff rather than pack it up and take it with you. Should you take it upon yourself to load up the excess and haul it to the neighborhood landfill before the Richmond Hill, ON movers arrive to move your stuff to your new address?  

It might seem like a good idea to shoulder responsibility for hauling your junk in a trailer and bringing it to the garbage dump, but it makes more sense to hire a junk removal service. Here’s why outsourcing the task might be a better idea for you as you prepare for your move.  

Reason 1: You Already Have Plenty to Do 

Things like packing your belongings and  going to the post office to have your mail forwarded to your new home will take up a lot of your time. While you might feasibly be able to take on the task of getting rid of the junk yourself, hiring someone to do it for you might be worth your while as you focus on more pressing matters. You can get help by doing one of the following:  

  • Find a moving company that offers junk removal service 
  • Head onto a site like Kijiji or Craigslist and find companies that specialize in junk removal 
  • Hire a friend with a truck to haul the stuff for you 

Reason 2: Properly Dispose of Your Stuff 

Some of the junk you want to get rid of before moving day will need to be disposed of properly. A junk removal service company will know, for example, that things like flammable liquids, propane containers and old car batteries need to be brought to specialized places so that they can be dealt with in a way that is safe for the public and safe for the environment. Too much toxic junk ends up clogging up landfills. You can do your part by hiring a junk removal service to help you keep landfills cleaner and to properly dispose of hazardous materials.  

Reason 3: Lessen Your Stress 

Let’s face it. No matter how prepared you are, preparing for a move can be a stressful ordeal. Why make it even more so by taking on duties that you could easily outsource to someone else. In the leadup to moving day, you’ll have enough to tackle, and for a relatively small amount you can find someone to do the heavy lifting involved in hauling junk to the landfill.  

When the time comes to move, get in touch with ABS Movers & Storage. You need look no further when you need Richmond Hill, ON movers to help with you need. We are a family owned and operated business that aims to offer low rates and quality service. In addition to offering a wide range of moving services, we also offer junk removal services. For a free, no-obligation consultation, call us at (416) 588-1499 or visit us at 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5. 

movers in Markham, ON

4 Post-Move Essentials

Moving to a new city can be exciting. There are new things to do and see, new people to meet, and a new space to decorate. But, moving to an entirely new location can also create a sense of uneasiness. Will people accept you? Will you fit in? Will the new job work out?   

Time helps this anxiety. But, post-move periods can be tough at first, especially if you don’t have a post-move plan.   

Check out these four suggestions from the professionals at ABS Movers & Storage regarding what to do when the Markham, ON movers have finished unloading your belongings and the first days of the new adventure begin.   

Essential #1: Tackle the Mountain and Get Organized   

Avoid the temptation to leave boxes unpacked for too long. In fact, the sooner you tackle the mound of them, the sooner the new space will feel like home. The best part about unpacking is that it’s usually completed at a much more comfortable pace because there’s no firm deadline for completion. To get organized, follow these unpacking steps in order:  

  • Unpack crucial boxes first. These include daily, necessary items like toiletries, medicines, and food.  
  • Bedroom and bathroom boxes. You’re going to need your bedding, pillows, shampoos, and soap before the end of the first evening in the new space.  
  • Kitchen boxes. After a move, you can survive on delivery pizzas and snacks for a few days, but you’ll want your own kitchen functioning as soon as possible.    

Essential #2: Get Familiar with the New Space   

In most cases, the new home will feel unfamiliar for quite a while. How does the flow of the house feel to you and what do you need to change for it to feel like home? Look for signs of pre-existing damage, burnt out light bulbs, and locate the fuse box. Also, add a fire extinguisher if there isn’t one present in a location that best makes sense for you.   

Essential #3: Prioritize Forging New Friendships  

Relocating is always hard. It’s tough to leave familiar surroundings, and it’s especially difficult to leave friends behind. The decision to make new acquaintances and friends will help you feel settled more quickly. Introduce yourself to the neighbours, wave “hello,” spend time with coworkers after work, join a club, sign up for a fitness class, and be open and positively expectant of the people you meet.   

Essential #4: Get to Know the New Surroundings   

It’s easy to miss the city you once lived in. But, there are great things about all places—find them. Get to know the new city. Check out the local museums and coffee shops. Figure out where the nearest hospitals are, locate the closest Canada Post, and take a few walks around the new locale to find the best trails. It’s possible to love this new city as much as the last.   Markham, ON movers

When the Markham, ON movers have unloaded and left you to your new home, don’t get overwhelmed. Be organized, get familiar, make friends, and explore. If you’re currently preparing to move, the professionals here at ABS Movers & Storage would love to help make the process a bit easier for you. We can pack for you on the moving end and unload strategically in the new place, so your unpacking process is easier. As a professional and reliable movers in Toronto dedicated to providing excellent customer service, we have the experience and the expertise to make your moving day a success. Call or visit us today. Visit us at 17 Dora Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 or call us at (416) 588-1499.  

movers in Woodbridge, ON

Moving Tips: Moving Instruments Safely

Packing and moving from one home to another requires a certain level of finesse—especially with fragile items. Among some of the most fragile belongings: musical instruments. Of course, every instrument is different. But, one thing musicians all have in common is a shared protectiveness over their instruments. So, before the Woodbridge, ON movers arrive, the professionals at ABS Movers & Storage want to provide some general guidelines and best practices to effectively protect your musical belongings during a move.   

Proper Packing   

Packing musical instruments in sound, safe boxes seems like a given, but it has to be said: proper boxes are the greatest resource you have to keep your expensive or heirloom musical pieces protected in transit to the new home. Options:  

  • Cases. Carrying cases are usually perfect for transporting instruments—unless they’re soft sided. The hard cases (as in a guitar, saxophone, clarinet cases, etc.) typically have excellent padding and interior shapes to hold the instrument in place.  
  • Original box. If you still have the original box the instrument came in, use it. These were specifically designed to keep the instrument protected in transit.  
  • Instrument store. Some music stores will have boxes for purchase.  
  • Local movers. Professional moving and storage companies should have some helpful suggestions and, perhaps, the exact packaging you need to protect your instruments.  

The Right Amount of Padding   

A good rule to follow is to pack your musical instrument with even more padding than you would use to pack a box of drinking glasses. Even if the instrument will be transported in a hard case, add padding inside the case and around it. Note: there’s no need to add exterior padding around a case if you’ll be physically carrying the case, but if the instrument is to be loaded on a moving truck or shipped: padding, padding, padding. Things to remember:  

  • Put an emphasis on padding extra around the corners and sharper edges of the instrument.  
  • Clothes, pillowcases, and dish towels are excellent materials for added padding.  
  • Blankets and rugs are great to wrap around the case or box holding an instrument to soften impacts from hard stops on the roadways, turbulences on a flight, loads shifting in the moving truck, etc.  

Flying with a Stringed Instrument  

Stringed instruments are particularly delicate. If you’re flying with one to the new city you’re to live in, follow these two rules to ensure your guitar, violin, or bass guitar are safeguarded:  

  • Loosen the strings before a flight. Atmospheric changes, temperature, and air pressure can tighten the strings or swell the instrument enough to cause string breakage.  
  • Let the instrument rest. For at least twenty-four hours after a flight with your instrument, refrain from playing it. It needs time to acclimate to the atmosphere and temperatures of the new home before it’s a good idea to play it.  

Woodbridge, ON movers

As always, planning is the most important part of any move. Here at ABS Movers & Storage, our team would be thrilled to help you. Whether you need Woodbridge, ON movers for a small move, long distance move, or last minute one, we’re equipped to make sure it goes smoothly. Call us at (416) 588-1499 or visit us to plan your pending move at 17 Dora Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 1J5.  

Bampton, ON movers

Downsizing Tips and Steps

Moving is challenging, even if you’ve hired professional movers in Bampton, ON. Moreover, moving is particularly challenging when residents choose to downsize from a large home to a smaller one, or from a house to an apartment. Sure, scaling back does mean there will be fewer items to pack and transport. But, the downsizing process of choosing, letting go, and filtering is a tedious one.   

To help, we’ve come up with some efficient tips and steps for Brampton residents preparing to downsize in the most stress-free way.   

Prepping   

Knowing where and how to start is half the battle. Here’s a short list to guide you:  

  1. Declutter. Get rid of any trash or clutter in the current home. You need a clean palette to work with. Anything broken, missing its pair, or is a duplicate/excess does not need to go with you to the new, smaller space.  
  2. Check the “overflow” spaces. One of the easiest and fastest ways to downsize is to go through the rooms that are least used in the current house. Rooms that have turned into “storage,” like the garage, attic, and spare bedrooms or offices should be easy to filter through.  
  3. Clean out your vehicle. For those with a tendency toward hoarding, trunks and back seats can act as “closet extensions.” Empty them out and throw unneeded items away.  

Steps Needed   

Here’s the hardest part: how do you choose what to keep? Hopefully, these tips help you to make helpful decisions:  

  1. Do you, should you, or can you still use it? If something hasn’t been used in the last year, or if it’s torn, rusted, broken, or inoperable, it doesn’t need to join you in the new, smaller space. This applies to clothes (especially), shoes, kitchen appliances and utensils, furniture, etc.  
  2. Is it outdated or oversized? Moving to a new home—big or small—is the perfect opportunity to make a fresh start. Consider the furniture. Are your big pieces the style you really want? Are they the right size for a smaller living room or bedroom? Take measurements. There’s no point in wasting time and money to relocate furniture that’s out of style and/or too big to fit.   
  3. What sentimental value does it hold? Items that hold emotional value should come with you to the new place. Gifts from loved ones, for example; if you really care about it, pack it and take it with you.   
  4. Is it needed? Remember that you’ll be paying your Brampton, ON movers to transport your belongings, so if you don’t need something, don’t pack it. Consider the knickknacks on the shelves, picture frames that have been collecting dust in a corner of a hall closet, extra sets of bedding or gadgets you hardly use—do you need them?  

movers in Bampton, ON

The team at ABS Movers & Storage wants to be your trusted Brampton, ON movers. Let us help you downsize! We’ll even pack for you. Call us at (416) 588-1499 or stop by to discuss your downsizing needs at 17 Dora Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 1J5.