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Preparing to move your library

Preparing to move your library

Whether you have a huge library, or just a few bookshelves full of books it can be quite intimidating to begin the steps of packing. There is also an off-chance that very little importance is put on the packing and labelling of books, so it could get pushed to the last minute.Here’s a quick list that we hope you can use to help you get through packing up all your books!Optimize your collection:Books can’t be broken easily, so sometimes there isn’t much of a fuss to get your boo...
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How to Beat the Summer Heat!

How to Beat the Summer Heat!

Summer is here, we can feel it in the temperature increase and our moods… and the jump in our electricity bills!We’ve got the top ten ways we can think of to beat the heat this summer. Drink a ton of water! While you should be staying hydrated year round you have to up that amount a little bit in the summertime, especially if you are doing a lot of activities that involve excessive sweating. Water isn’t the only option to stay hydrated, but it is the most accessible to many of...
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What to consider when moving with a pet.

Moving with a pet usually means you have to do a little more research when looking for a new place to move, there are a couple of things we suggest you keep in mind and do before you settle on your new home! For all you know the area you are moving into mandates that all pets much weigh less than 50 lbs or the apartment building you are moving too only allows cats!Schedule a trip to the vet prior to moving:Make sure your pet is up to date with all their vaccinations, medications and you have a c...
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Canada's Rogue Movers

We've seen it time and time again, people are getting burned by illegitimate moving companies. This reflects poorly on those companies that strive to create very transparent processes and have worked hard throughout the years to create a name and a brand that people can trust.Take a look at the link below that was published by CBC, they shed some light on some of the issues families are facing. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/moving-company-worker-charged-scheme-extort-alberta-fa...
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Keeping Yourself Safe During Moving Day

Keeping Yourself Safe During Moving Day

If you choose to do your move yourself, or partially yourself there are definitely some safety risks that you need to keep in mind. If you disregard these tips it could lead to serious injury during your move.Your largest pieces of furniture are most likely to give you the most trouble on moving day, and they are typically the most heavy, so we suggest breaking them down into smaller pieces if necessary.  While we strongly believe that hiring a professional moving company is the best course...
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Pantones Color of the Year

Did you know that Pantone chooses a color of the year!? Check out what this years favorite color is at the link below! http://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2017Leave a comment and tell us what you think!
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Protecting yourself from rouge movers

Moving is one of the top most stressful things a person can do in their lives, and it can be made even more stressful with the thought of rouge movers looming in the back of your mind. However, there are a few things you can keep an eye out for when picking your moving company to prevent being burned in the process.False reviews and false credentials:- instead of having honest reviews from previous customers linked to their company name, rouge movers will typically have their employees leave won...
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Moving Playlist

We’ve compiled a list of some great songs to get you in the mood to move! Listen to these great tracks while you pack, in the car enroute to your new home, or while you hang out and relax after that long moving day!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo35R9zQsAI – Flo Rida: My Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz1N8W8phec – Rascall Flatts: I’m Moving Onhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI5NQ-0Ubfs – OutKast ft. Sleep Brown: The Way You Movehttps://www.youtube.com/watch...
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Saving Yourself from Daylight Savings Time!

Saving Yourself from Daylight Savings Time!

Daylight savings time is set to happen over the weekend (specifically in the wee times of the morning on Sunday) in order to provide the smallest amount of disruption possible to most people’s work week. In the hopes of making the Monday morning transition as easy as possible set your clocks ahead on Friday or Saturday and eat meals, sleep and wake up according to the new time. This will give your body a couple of extra days to get used to the change.If you are able to, we suggest doing so...
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Hiring a city to city Mover - Checklist.

Make sure moving to another city is 100% what you want to do, and if it is the right thing to do at this stage of your life Set a moving budget. Moving to another city might be necessary, but don’t let your savings take the hit. Secure a new job in the new city, a place to live, and learn more about the new city your moving too – living costs, housing cost, and so on. Create a moving calendar, and organize the time you have before moving. Prioritize important tasks and make sure to ...
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  • GARAGE/YARD SALE TIPS

    GARAGE/YARD SALE TIPS

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    Are you thinking of moving somewhere new? Spring is one of the best times to hold a garage or yard sale and a great way to environmentally get rid of items you no longer want or need. This will also h...
  • Spring Checklist

    Spring Checklist

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    Now that the snow is gone and things are turning green, it’s time to freshen things up. Open your windows and let the sunlight and fresh air in. It’s time to get your home ready for the season.
  • Winter Moving

    Winter Moving

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    Did you know that doing a home relocation with professional movers during the winter months can be less expensive and you are more likely to obtain your preferred dates and times for loading and unloa...
  • Why you should hire professionals for international moving.

    Why you should hire professionals for international moving.

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    Moving overseas from anywhere in Canada means there’s a list of things that you’re going to need to do from selling your home to obtaining work visas. Don’t add packing up your house and moving eve...
  • Major Appliance Tips For New Homeowners

    Major Appliance Tips For New Homeowners

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    If you're a new homeowner, major appliance repairs can be frightening. Here are some basic maintenance tips and words of advice to help you get more use out of the big-ticket items in your home while ...
  • Packing an Overnight Bag

    Packing an Overnight Bag

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    Moving across the city, around the corner, or across the country can be stressful and regardless of the distance you are planning to move there could be the potential of needed to live out of bags for...
  • Best Apartment Plants

    Best Apartment Plants

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    When living in an apartment building it can be hard to fulfill your wishes to have a garden, or even to keep plants alive if you are in a portion of the building that does not get a lot of sunlight &n...
  • Navigating Your New City

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    Once you’ve moved to a different city – you have to begin the process of learning how to navigate around and for a lot of people this could include both driving and their public transporta...
  • Midwest Property Management Guest Blog: Things to Consider Before Renting an Apartment

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    Whether you are searching for your first apartment or your fifteenth, you are going to want to prevent any unexpected surprises. Where do you start? What should you be looking for? How do you know it ...
  • After your move is done!

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    Enjoy your new home! Moving into the new house, and the first day after your move can be a huge stress relief and you will have a chance to feel so much more calm and collected once everything is in ...
  • Moving Tips - Arriving in your new home.

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    We know that the last thing you'd like to think about during the first couple of weeks in your new home is cleaning, so we suggest you give the messiest rooms in your home a good cleaning before you s...
  • Know the Moving Jargon

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    All companies have their own lingo when it comes to their company – and we get it! Sometimes the jargon can be a little bit confusing. So instead of just leaving you to figure it all out on your...
  • Packing - Let us help you!

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    Whether you move across the city, or across the country you have to pack your items. At Stallion Van Lines we know how time consuming that can be, and when you have already got the stress of moving lo...
  • Packing Tips - from the pros!

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    We understand that having an agency pack your items can be out of your moving budget, so in order to make packing happen smoothly we have a couple of tips for you! Have a plan before you start packing...
  • Moving Tips - Labeling Your Boxes

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    At Stallion we strive to do everything to make your move go as smoothly as possible, and if you choose to hire our outstanding packers we will take the time to carefully pack your boxes and beyond tha...
  • What should you do before the professional packers and movers show up to your house?

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    Even if you have hired a great company to help make your best move there are still some thing we suggest you to do to prepare for these individuals coming into your house. In order to keep the cost of...

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