Tip of the Day Tuesday/ Easy steps for a Smooth Move

It’s that time of year when a ton of apartments are back on the market! Why?  University and college students are moving out and the spring real-estate market is just beginning. If you are getting prepared to move, here are some tips to follow for an EASY MOVE!

Our step-by-step guide for an Easy Move

Make a Checklist

Make a checklist of all the things you need to do for this move, before, during and after at least 4 weeks prior to your move. It’ll come in handy and will keep you on top of the things you need to do. Treasure this list and it will get you thrrough the whole moving process smoothly.

Clean and Organize

Most important step! Clean your space and organize your stuff 3 weeks before the move. If there are things you don’t use or want, give them to goodwill. Donate items before you move rather then taking them with you.

Start collecting supplies for the move

Start stocking up on moving supplies 2 weeks before your move. In downtown Toronto, Rottblott’s is the place to go to get these supplies and for a great price. If not, you can contract any discount warehouse near you. 

*Tip: If you buy 10 or more boxes at Rotblott’s you’ll get a discount. Here’s a list of supplies you’ll need for the move if you’re DIY:

- Moving Boxes

- 2 Cube/3 Cube is a good size

- Books tend to be heavy! Put books in smaller boxes, it’ll be easier to carry.

- Gaffer Tape/Duct Tape

- Exacto Knives

- Small Moving Dolly

- You can get a small moving dolly from $30-$100.

- Newspaper or Tea Towels

- Use old newspaper or Tea Towels to keep fragile items safe.

Pack each room separately

1 week prior, pack each room one at a time to stay organized. Then label the box according to the room it should be in. There won’t be any confusion and your boxes won’t go missing when you are unpacking them.

*Tip: For hanging clothes, don’t throw them into boxes. Get a few garment bags from the dollar store. Pack a suitcase with things you’ll need for the week and your go–to items will be easily accessible.

Book the elevator

If you’re in an apartment or condo, make sure you book the elevator 3 weeks in advance! It’s a really busy time of year for moving so don’t be last in line!

Rally up movers or book movers

We all know that we can’t move can’t be done alone. If you’re on a tight budget, then you’ll definitely want to rally up any help you can get. Contact family and friend’s 2 weeks in advance. If you’re booking movers, you’ll probably want to book them as soon as possible.

Book a rental truck

Keep it simple and do all your booking at the same time. For DIY moves, we recommend booking a truck from U-Haul. If you’re not sure what size truck to book here’s a hint – a 10-foot truck is a good size for the contents of a 600 square-foot apartment.

Change your information

Last but not least. Don’t forget to change your mailing address and all the necessary information before you make the move. That way the transition will be easier and it’ll be set up once you move into your new apartment/condo.

Hopefully, all these tips will help make your moving as smooth as possible. We all know that moving is not an easy job. If you have any other helpful tips – we would love to know!

Images: 01 Hummel's Moving 02 Tricap 03 Morlake's Self Storage 04 Deerwood Apartments