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Downsizing is an intelligent move when you are relocating to a new home. It is not only a cost-effective solution, but it is also a time saving approach. You will not waste any time with packing, loading, unloading, and unpacking things that you don’t really need. Un-cluttering your home is a good way to downsize just before the big move.

There are many challenges when it comes to tossing your belongings. The point of tossing some of your possessions before a big move is to be efficient and not to throw away here in order to buy it new at your destination. Plus, tossing doesn’t necessarily mean throwing away. It can mean donating or selling. So here are some ideas of what to toss:

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Retirement often means relocating to a smaller home where you can’t possibly fit in all of the things that you’ve accumulated over the years. Downsizing is a practical way to save money on your relocation and also enjoy your space during your retirement years.

As you start to pack, you’ll find that some of your possessions need to be thrown away while others may be sold at garage sales. You may also choose to put some items into storage for future use when downsizing for retirement. But what items should you store when you are downsizing to a smaller home? Here are McWilliams Moving & Storage’s suggestions for items to keep in storage:

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Relocating to a new home or office requires careful planning and a lot of hard work. There will be tons of items to sort out and pack. Whether you like it or not, packing can become a chore after a while. Inadequate packing results in breakage, damage and loss; so you will need the right packing materials. Then there are loading, transporting and unloading to be done. You cannot do any of these without the right moving supplies.

Here are 11 essential supplies that you will need when making the big move.

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Packing is perhaps the most time consuming and difficult part of moving. Every home or office is invariably always filled with a plethora of clothes, furniture, utensils, equipments and appliances to pack. Your first task should be to sort out the all of your possessions and make two lists: the first to pack and the second to donate or throw out. This in itself is a chore that few people relish doing!

Packing for moving requires careful planning and a lot of hard work. So here are McWilliams’ Moving & Storage top packing tips for moving:

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Moving your office to a new location requires a lot of planning and research. If your office is anything like most corporate offices, then you likely have expensive furniture and delicate equipment that needs to be handled with extreme care. You may also have items that you don’t need in your new office and may need to be disposed of correctly. You will then have to find the right moving company and get an estimate for your corporate move. So the first thing to do when moving your office is to make a comprehensive checklist taking into account everything. Here is our ultimate office move checklist to help you do that.

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office-building-relocationIf your office is anticipating a big move, you will want to begin looking for the best relocation services company as soon as possible. There are a ton of moving companies on the market so finding a reputable moving company that offers relocation services can be a bit tougher then it may seem. Here are a few tips on how to search for the best relocation services for your office.

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office-movingIt can be time consuming and exhausting trying to move your office on your own. Time is money, and you don’t want to lose out on crucial business hours because you are stuck lugging boxes around. Choosing to hire professional office movers reduces the hassle and stress of trying to do it yourself.

McWilliams is a professional office moving company who are experts in any type of commercial moving. When moving office equipment, you want to work with professionals who are trained in handling computers, electronic equipment, and business records. All of these items are critical to your day to day business and expensive to replace if damaged or lost.

More importantly, it is very complicated to begin dismantling and installing office furniture and equipment and you may end up frustrated when you can’t access files you need, contact clients waiting for you, and you can’t even sit on your chair at your desk. Professional office movers have attended manufacturing training seminars for the proper and efficient dismantling or installation of office furniture systems.

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professional-moverBefore you start loading the truck, you will want to ask your moving company the following questions. Take time to get moving quotes from any company you are interested in working with.  Moving can be very costly and asking these questions ahead of time will save you time and money, and relieve some unnecessary stress.

  1. How long has your company been in business for?  A company with years of experience on their belt is normally more likely to provide good customer service, and provide more accurate moving quotes. It’s not to say new companies won’t provide you quality service, but there is some reassurance in a company with a long list of client referrals and successful and proven moving processes.

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If you have decided to move across Canada, you now must take on the task of figuring out how to move all of your stuff with you! With McWilliams’ helpful guide, you will be well on your way. Here is our list of 4 things to remember before you move across the country.

  1. Choose a Date: Preparation for the big move is critical for a successful and easy trip. Moving companies tend to book up fast, especially in the summer months, so book well in advance to guarantee you have the support and manpower necessary to move across Canada. Set a date for both the move of your family members and the move of your household items.

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