{"id":551,"date":"2020-01-31T20:13:37","date_gmt":"2020-02-01T04:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annabjelde.ca\/?page_id=551"},"modified":"2020-01-31T20:17:50","modified_gmt":"2020-02-01T04:17:50","slug":"moving-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/annabjelde.ca\/?page_id=551","title":{"rendered":"Moving Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>A moving decision: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Hiring pros or doing it yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations, you\u2019re moving! (Or thinking about it, anyway.) Whether you\u2019ve just bought your first condo or are upgrading to a larger home, you basically have two choices: do it yourself or hire a mover. Here are some questions that will help you figure out your best option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How much do you want to spend?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing it yourself is cheaper than hiring pros, but the time savings can be worth using movers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>How much time do you have?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re doing a DIY move, you\u2019ll have to pack, rent a truck, load it, drive it to your new place, unload, feed your helpers, return the truck, unpack \u2013 then collapse in utter exhaustion. Movers can do it all for you with no pizza or beer required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>How far are you moving?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Factor in the cost of gas (Google \u201cmileage calculator\u201d to estimate fuel costs), and remember that truck rental companies charge more for one-way rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>How much stuff do you have?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If all your earthly possessions will fit into the back of a pickup truck, that\u2019s probably your best option. If you\u2019re relocating a 4-bedroom home, it gets a bit more complicated; unless you have a huge, loving family filled with strong men who own trucks, movers might be your best bet here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Your moving options<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>A. Do it yourself<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros\u00a0<br><\/strong>It\u2019s the cheapest alternative, especially for smaller moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It may not be as cheap as you think. Be prepared to spend money on truck rental, gas, and food and drinks for your helpers.<\/li><li>It\u2019s A LOT of work for everyone involved.<\/li><li>Remember that free labour is never actually free. Unless it\u2019s your adoring, selfless mother carrying that sofabed up five flights of stairs, you\u2019ll end up owing some favors.<\/li><li>Your friends and family could end up breaking your belongings or hurting themselves.<\/li><li>If items get broken, you (or your home insurance) will be on the hook for it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>B. Hire movers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>1. <\/em>Go for full-serve.<br><\/strong>They pack it, they load it, they drive it there and unload it into your new home. All you have to do is stand by with a check or credit card ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It\u2019s EASY. Someone else does all the work for you and saves you serious time, hassle and muscle strain.<\/li><li>If anything gets damaged, the movers\u2019 insurance will take care of it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Full-service moving is by far the most expensive option. <\/li><li>Having someone pack your stuff can feel invasive. <\/li><li>You don\u2019t get a chance to purge your stuff. When we pack, we naturally throw away things we don\u2019t want, like old clothes, chipped dishes, those books we\u2019ve been meaning to give away. If someone packs for you, all of that stuff comes with you to your new home. \u201cAfter our move,\u201d recalls one homeowner with a laugh, \u201cwe unpacked half a loaf of bread and a wastebasket that still had garbage in it.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>2. You pack, they load and move.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack up all your stuff in the weeks leading up to your move, then sit back and relax (or supervise)on moving day as large, capable men haul your boxes and maneuver your sofa out the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No heavy lifting. <\/li><li>Capable, experienced people take all the furniture and boxes out of your home, load it into their truck and deliver it to your new place.If anything gets broken, most reputable movers are insured.Cons<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still a more expensive option than doing it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>3. You pack and load, they deliver.<\/em><br><\/strong>The moving company drops off a container in your driveway\/front yard\/parking lot, and you load it at your leisure. Then they take it away, drop it at your new place, where you unload it yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have the comfort of knowing you\u2019re packing and unpacking your own belongings.<\/li><li>You don\u2019t have to worry about driving a big truck.<\/li><li>You can take a few days to load or unload your container \u2013 you don\u2019t have to rush to fill a truck that\u2019s only been rented for the day.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t worry about tripping over boxes as you pack. Just load them into the container as soon as you pack each one. (This is a great option for people living in small spaces.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It\u2019s almost as much work as a do-it-yourself move.<\/li><li>You have a container on your lawn or in your parking spot for a period of time, which may annoy you or your neighbors.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more information about your moving options? Your REALTOR\u00ae will be happy to offer ideas and recommend good truck rental operations and moving companies that are proven and dependable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Trademarks owned or controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association. Used under licence. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A moving decision: Hiring pros or doing it yourself Congratulations, you\u2019re moving! (Or thinking about it, anyway.) Whether you\u2019ve just bought your first condo or are upgrading to a larger home, you basically have two choices: do it yourself or hire a mover. 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