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Best Advice for Hiring A Moving Company

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When searching around for movers to work with, your decision can make or break your moving experience. We recommend choosing a mover that is professional, reliable, and qualified. Occasionally, it can be challenging for homeowners and renters to discover these qualities when hiring a moving company. In 2018, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reported 9,256 complaints regarding movers and moving companies that were registered with BBB. We asked Michael Morrison from Morrison Moving for his tips on how to hire movers. This is what he said. 1. Check Their Online Reputation. When searching for movers to work with, it's a good idea also to cross-check the business name online. You can accomplish this by using the company name or the name of the mover. You may review the different review sources like the BBB, Google My Business Yellow Pages Home Stars Houzz And Social Media. You can also call the BBB to see if the mover has any complaints against it. Make sure that you check th...

Dealing With Moving Stress

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When people are moving, it’s common to feel stressed! It is known that people move to 4 to 5 different homes during their lifetime on average. Often this is due to a job relocation, increased family size, and relationship breakups. Therefore, we came up with a list of suggestions to help you handle your moving stress: Planning Just how much of time you have until you need to move might not always be in your control. Therefore crafting an action plan the moment you know you are moving. This may help you prevent some stress in the future. Be reasonable with your moving goals and take into consideration the amount of time and budget you have available. The first thing will be to plan your moving date, making sure there is a small amount of overlap between your new and old place. In this way, once you have moved everything, you can go back to clean and pick up any leftover items. By beginning the process as early as you can and booking a moving company in advance, your move wil...

Tips to Book Movers in the Summer

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Moving does not have to be a difficult thing. By using a little planning with your Hamilton moving company and a few tips will help you stay on track during the moving process. At Morrison Moving, our company is here to support you through the entire process of moving. We asked our moving professionals to make a moving checklist to help make your move go easily. The Best Moving Day The summer season is coming soon and it's crucial to book your movers well ahead of time. Smart people book months in advance, specifically if you're planning your move during popular dates. If you don't do this you may have to move by yourself. For the ideal results, it is advised to have an adaptable schedule. This will help you play around with moving dates to get the best option possible. The busiest moving times are commonly at the month ends and over weekends. Stay Organized The simplest way to stay organized for moving is to plan ahead. Start your moving checklist a few mont...

It's Wise to Go for a Trusted Mover

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Moving your home is a complex experience, especially if you are moving for the first time. It is a fantastic idea to choose a trustworthy moving company to make sure that your relocation is stress-free. If you’re moving to a new house in Hamilton Ontario or Niagara Region, the moving professionals at Morrison Moving hope that you have an outstanding experience. Here is a list of recommendations to help you select the best moving company. 1. Book in Advance Start planning for your move at least three months before your moving day. Most moving companies book up promptly, and you would not want to settle for some random mover found on Kijiji or Craigslist. When you take more time, you will get to work with a more experienced company that offers excellent customer service. 2. Cross-check Local Moving Companies Among the best ways to find information about local moving companies is to start your search on the Better BusinessBureau . You can Google the company's name and ...

Four Tips to Smarter Downsizing

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It is now a common trend that people are choosing to downsize their bigger homes for a smaller sized one.  Many people say that larger houses need a lot of maintenance. This can be a scenario where the cleaning stops and things get crammed in every corner and closet. When moving from your large home to a small one, you will have to reduce your items.  Here are some tips for moving into a smaller home. Be Happy with Your Decision A lot of people don't like change, and it might be easy to feel sad about the process. Concentrating on the positives of a smaller home is wise.  Find the positive in downsizing and make that the attention of your mind as you sort, sell or donate your belongings. Bear in mind that a small home has easier upkeep, less pressure and has a decreased maintenance costs associated.  Plan Take into consideration which belongings would make you unhappy to lose. Make certain that you take those possessions. If an item is replaceable,...

Unpacking Mistakes to Avoid at Your New Condominium

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The excellent news is that the hardest part of your moving is now complete. All your possessions have safely arrived at your new home and now you are ready to unpack the truck. There are several unpacking mistakes that may cause your moving experience to take longer and become more stressful. Try to steer clear of these common mistakes: 1. Not packing boxes effectively Some people are in a big hurry when moving and make an effort to take shortcuts. Even though a few items are salvageable when broken, it can take a lot of time and unneeded effort to repair these items. We recommend being extremely careful while you pack your belongings. Consider outsourcing Morrison Moving to help you professionally pack your items so you don't break pieces breaking in transit. 2. Not packing the truck properly While in transit, if you brake hard to steer clear of an accident you may experience an avalanche of boxes. We advise packing your moving truck and securing the load to prevent s...

Moving Expenses To Expect And To Budget For

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Are you presently planning on moving? You will need to be ready for unforeseen expenses you may get. The regular cost for a local move from a two-bedroom condo can vary from $400 to $1,000. Although budgeting for your move may be convenient to forget about there are crucial steps in the moving process to reflect on. To be able to prevent pricey surprises during your move, make sure you prepare for these hidden moving costs. Here are Some moving expenses to consider for your Budget: Packing equipment and materials: Ordering packing supplies such as boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape can add up. If you are buying your packing materials, be reasonable about the number of items you will need. For anyone who is on a budget, you can try to find free materials from friends, family, and online. Extra cargo:   The more items you are moving, the more pricey your move will be. The movers from Morrison Moving will consider the number of things that you have and the time that w...

You Need These Five Packing Supplies When Moving

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Having great information may help to make your moving experience go easier. Packing can be tense and frustrating. Many people may even get the full service moving package which includes an experienced team of movers that do the packing for you. However, there is typically some items that you will want to pack yourself. We asked our team of professional movers for their suggestions on some packing supplies that you will need for a quick and easy move. This is what they advised: Specialty Boxes Boxes are completely significant for any successful move, although if you have particular items that you don’t want in a regular cardboard box, you can buy specialty boxes. Specialty boxes can be used for glassware, mirrors, artwork, clothing and mattresses. If you are deciding on using a professional moving company to move locally, they should give wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes free of charge.  Packing Tape  A roll of heavy-duty packing tape ought to be used to firmly tap...

Should you hire moving professionals or move yourself?

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You sold your property, and now it's the best time to start preparing your move. For anyone who is considering if they might want to hire professionals or do it yourself. Just before you decide, you will need all the facts before you commit to a plan. We did some groundwork for you and identified all kinds of information. Here is what we found: Renting a Truck Renting a truck feels like a pain-free procedure. You observe advertising and marketing all over the city saying “In-town movers from $19.95”, However, there is a multitude of conditions that you have to consider. The truck rental is not $19.95. Just about every rental business has some kind of fee. Many charge you by the kilometer and you're going to end up paying more than you assumed. Additionally, you require to fill up the tank on one of these gas pigs when you’re done. Choosing a truck that’s too small will need multiple trips to move everything. When you are paying by the kilometer, it turns into time-c...

What things to anticipate when getting a full service moving package

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Choosing the full service moving deal is the very best option for people who want a stress-free moving experience. This service is great for busy professionals, a family with children, or simply because. A full-service move comes with everything. Yes even packing, unpacking, disassembly and more. Professional packers have got a lot of experience in packing household goods. They are very productive and pack tightly and carefully. They are going to pack each box to its capacity safely. They've been trained to fulfill the highest industry standards. As you work with the Packers, they are going to describe the entire packing process and answer all your questions. The first thing the crew will do is to protect your home. They are going to guard your floors with a special material. Next, they will bring all the right supplies and packing material including boxes, tape and paper. The team members will split up to handle each room in your home. The Packers will mark each box with ...

Moving Yourself: The Hidden Costs

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You are an original Do it Yourselfer (DIY) and you wish to move for your upcoming move. You have previously looked into moving with a professional and chosen to move yourself after getting various quotes. What you failed to recognize is that there are hidden costs of moving yourself. Allow us to share a few hidden costs of moving yourself: Rental Costs The costs attached to renting a truck are not specifically advertised. Some of these costs not included in the fuel and insurance. Some of the other costs that can be added after the move are refueling charges, additional km charges and cleaning fees. Another aspect to consider is that you can rent an incorrectly sized truck. This oversight can cost you additional for a longer rental period or will push you to make numerous trips. In addition, you would need to rent moving blankets, moving pads and moving equipment. Time Involved Moving yourself takes up your time. Don't overlook the fact the time involved to pack. That...

The Best Moving Company in the Hamilton area

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CHCH, The Hamilton Community News and The Hamilton Spectator have publicized their Best Moving Company of 2017/2018 list. Morrison Moving have been awarded the Platinum Readers Choice Award and Silver Business Excellence Awards for the best moving companies in Hamilton. For anyone who doesn’t know what the readers choice awards are, this is when customers can vote for their favorite businesses. These votes are used to calculate the three best companies in Hamilton. The firms with the top amount of votes receive the Readers Choice Award in their chosen category. The CHCH Business Excellence Awards is also identical to the Readers Choice Awards. Only businesses who provide superb service and foster the most positive customer relationships are qualified to win these awards. Shoppers can feel self-confident that any business who may be awarded these Awards will extend great care and high-quality services to their customers. What Makes Morrison Moving the Best of 2017 and 2018? To be abl...

Should I Move Myself or Hire a Professional Movers

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To have a stressfree move, you should plan ahead for the unexpected. Moving to a new residence can bring a lot of uncontrolled complications. Many of do it yourself (diy) moves go as expected. Moving yourself is the most inexpensive way to move. On the other hand, the least expensive way isn't always the very best way. Moving yourself might be tricky if things go wrong and end up turning into a moving nightmare. In many cases, you depend on people to help you and they don't show up. The other concern is if you or your helpers injure themselves trying to move a big item. For people with specialty items like grandfather clocks, artwork, antiques, pianos, pool tables, etc you will require special equipment to move it. Make sure you consider that the money you save by not hiring a professional moving company could end up being spent on repairs. These large and valuable pieces may get ruined while moving or induce damaged walls, floors and more. What's your backup plan ...

Tips to Make Moving Environmentally Friendly

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Moving is a stressful time for many. Unfortunately, the process of moving can also take a toll on the environment. From the gas involved in transportation to the fact that people tend to throw away a lot of things during the move, the environmental impact can be surprisingly high. Even the package materials can create a lot of waste in the process of packing and unpacking. Here are some tips, you can make your move much more eco-conscious: Donate Instead of Throwing Things Away People tend to throw lots of things into the garbage or take things to the dump, even though items may still be in good condition. The reason for this is simple - it’s often the path of least resistance. The problem is that these things end up in a landfill. One way to reduce your environmental impact during a move, especially if you are downsizing or getting rid of a lot of things during your transition, is to donate as much as you can. Find a Community Centre near you or other similar charity. The pro...

Recommendations on Ways to Move Your Outdoor Stuff

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Planning for your move will keep you busy. Once you have boxed up all your home objects, it is time to take on the outdoor rooms such as the balcony, porch, patio and yard. Listed here are some recommendations to help you when you are packing and moving outdoor things. Make an effort to clean objects before you pack Regrettably when furniture is permanently placed outside it will collect debris, dirt and dust. We advise that you clean the collected dirt so that it won't transfer to your other items during the move. Wiping down all your patio and lawn furniture is easy. Use a hose to wash items that won’t rust and dry with an old towel or cloth. For garbage cans, let them have an extensive wash before transporting. Watch out for things that don't belong To stop complications from moving your outdoor items to your new home we advise that you check for creatures of the crawly kind. Frequently outdoor furniture can easily make easy shelters for wasps, spiders and variou...