by Edmonton Storage Guy You’ve just spent weeks packing, cleaning, and moving everything you own into a new home. Now you’re here, and you’re probably looking around and wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into. It’s perfectly acceptable not to unpack everything right away. If you’ve moved to a new area, you’ll probably want to spend some time getting to know your new neighborhood. You’re probably going to need to do some shopping, too. Don’t be surprised if getting everything completely unpacked takes several weeks or more. Try to place boxes in or near the rooms they’ll be unpacked in, to save yourself some time and extra trips back and forth. This also helps contain the mess from all the crumpled-up paper and other packing materials inside your boxes. Unpacking your kitchen and bedrooms first … Read entire article »

by Edmonton Storage Guy Start gathering up you packing materials well before moving day; waiting until the last minute can force you to buy expensive containers and make the process much more stressful. Pack a few boxes and bags as soon as you know you’re moving, to get an idea of how much they’ll hold, and help determine how many you’ll need. Boxes make sense for moving because of their uniform size and relative strength. As long as you pack them fully, and make sure boxes with fragile items are put on top, you can stack them as high and deep as your moving van will allow. Buying boxes from hardware or home stores is a good way to be sure your boxes are nice and sturdy, but the more you have … Read entire article »

by Affordable Storage Guy Hiring a moving company is a personal choice. For those with unlimited means, the sky’s the limit in terms of services available, but there are plenty of options for more modest budgets, too. Most moving companies offer multi-tiered service packages, and some even allow you to create your own custom package. For example, if you don’t mind doing your own packing but want someone else to do the heavy lifting and cleaning, you can have that written into your contract. The professional who is moving for business reasons is in an especially lucky position, particularly if his or her employer is footing the bill. Services for these clients go far beyond simply packing and unpacking, and can include everything from selling your existing home to finding the best … Read entire article »