Read this before you move in together

So, you’re taking your relationship to the next level and moving in together. Proposing is easy compared to this big step! Many couples view moving in together differently, so it’s important to know the ground rules of moving in to avoid future problems or coming home and finding your belongings on the street. The biggest question to be prepared for is “What is the relationship level after moving in together?” Where is this change in relationship leading the both of you? Engagement? Marriage? Don't be scared...this is your new reality. The key is being prepared and having a well thought out plan!

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Moving With a Bug

The title of this post isn't referring to the nasty bed bugs that plague our city but a viral bug. In the last week, almost every person in our office has been sick including myself. I was in bed for almost 4 days last week and while in bed shivering with the chills, I started to think "what would happen if I was moving today". My reality would have been that my wife along with 2 kids would have had to bear the brunt of moving day. But, what about people that don't have anyone that they can rely upon on moving day.

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How to hire the right moving company

Seeing as it feels like summer right now, I thought I would post the ever generic "how to find a mover" article. This warm weather we are experiencing is a very good reminder that peak season is right around the corner which means finding a great mover will become increasingly more difficult. We all know that moving is a very personal and sometimes sentimental experience. You are uprooting yourself and moving to a new home in sometimes a new neighborhood. No wonder people rank moving as one of the most stressful experiences in life. You would think that businesses in Toronto that provide these moves would be held to certain standards or regulated in some fashion but they are not.

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Spring Cleaning Promotion

Rent-a-Son's annual spring promotion offering one son for four hours for only $99 to help with a variety of spring cleaning chores.

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What to put in your plastic moving box

Plastic moving boxes have really become the latest craze in moving. Using plastic instead of cardboard makes a lot of sense in many ways. Here are just a few reasons to support renting boxes.

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How to say goodbye to your tools when moving.

Often when I visit clients to provide them with an in-home estimate, everything is all smiles and nods until the lady of the house prepares herself to show me the garage or the shed. Generally, I can sense when she is about to take this step; nervous laughter is usually a good indicator, heavy breathing or nail biting may begin, and her eyes may roll into the back of her head as she conjures up the strength to explain why Mr. Smith has a mitre saw taking up half the garage.

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2011 Best Movers in Toronto: Voted by HomeStars

Today, HomeStars awarded us the designation of being the Best Mover in Toronto for 2011. We won the same award last year for having a 9.9/10 rating on 98 reviews. In 2011, we had a 9.85/10 rating on 134 reviews.

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What is an Essentials Box and Do I Need One?

An essentials box contains all of the important things you'll want immediate access to once your move is complete. Just grab any small or medium sized box and label it "essentials box". Whether you are moving across the street or across the country, we highly recommend that you consider what you will want to have on hand once the move is complete.

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