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Blog Posts from Appleby Moving & Storage Ltd.

Sep 10

DIY vs. Professional Moving: The Pros and Cons

Moving . It’s a real pain in the neck. However, whether you’re upgrading to the new home you just bought with your partner or you’re...

Jul 26

Office On the Move: Navigating Commercial Relocations

A commercial relocation is crucial for your business, regardless of the reasons behind it. Perhaps your company has outgrown its space,...

Apr 17

Choosing the Right Moving Company

It's no surprise that moving house often appears on a ranking of the most stressful life events. You are boxing up all your worldly...

Feb 20

Seasonal Moving Tips: The Essential Moving Out List

Whether you're gearing up for a sunny summer move or braving the winter chill, you need to ensure you're prepared for a successful move....

Nov 28, 2023

Essential Steps When Moving into a Rental Home

Are you moving into a rental home? If so, careful planning will help ensure a smooth transition. Preparing for the move, hiring a mover...

Nov 28, 2023

Guide for Newcomers Moving to Stoney Creek, Ontario

Nestled in the city of Hamilton, Stoney Creek offers the perfect blend of urban convenience, suburban serenity and rural charm. If you’re...

Nov 10, 2023

6 Safety Precautions for New Homeowners to Check Before Moving In

Moving into a new home can be a stressful experience. It’s a new chapter in your life, and you want to make sure that you and your family...

Oct 3, 2023

Guide for Moving to Ancaster, Ontario

Ancaster, Ontario, located within the city of Hamilton, offers a delightful mix of historical charm, vibrant communities and natural...

Oct 3, 2023

Guide for Moving to and Living in Dundas, Ontario

Moving to Dundas, Ontario, opens a world of possibilities for families, seniors and young professionals. From its diverse housing options...

Aug 31, 2023

3 Tips for Managing an Unexpected Last-Minute Move

Recent statistics show that 89,000 Canadians have moved away from Ontario. They relocated to all corners of the country. It seems like a...

Aug 31, 2023

Tips for Worry-Free Moving to University or College

If you are one of the over 1.5 million students moving to college or university each year, you need to be ready to uproot yourself....

Aug 30, 2023

How to Prepare for A Downsizing Move

You've made the decision to move to a smaller home. Perhaps your family situation has changed, or your youngest child has (finally) found...

Aug 30, 2023

Top 5 Moving Tips for Families for a Stress-Free Move

In one year, more than two million households in Canada moved somewhere new. No matter how big or small the move is, it's usually an...

Aug 4, 2023

5 Reasons to Choose Professional Packing Services Instead of DIY

Canadians have deemed that moving is among the top five most stressful life events, which means that even a relocation within the same...

Aug 4, 2023

Things to Avoid on Moving Day

Moving day can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience mashed together. You're closing an old chapter in your life and opening a...

Jun 1, 2023

6 Reasons to Hire a Local Mover

Choosing a moving company is one of your most important decisions when relocating to a new home. While many options are available, hiring...

Jun 1, 2023

Tips for Seniors to Prepare for Moving and Downsizing

Moving is a significant life event, especially for seniors. Whether you're downsizing, moving to long-term care or relocating to a new...

May 3, 2023

Guide for Newcomers Moving to Hamilton

Hamilton is a city of more than 550,000 people situated in the heart of Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe region. For newcomers to this area —...

May 3, 2023

Guide For Moving to and Living in Milton, Ontario

If you’re moving to Milton, Ontario, you’re not alone. For years, Milton has been one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Every...

Apr 14, 2023

Guide for Moving to Burlington, Ontario

Several studies in recent years have ranked Burlington as a top Canadian city to live in. Factors in its favour include affordability,...

Apr 14, 2023

Guide for Moving to Oakville, Ontario

Situated between Toronto and Hamilton, Oakville is a city of choice for people moving to Ontario. With 1420 hectares of parkland, 150...

Mar 17, 2023

Tips To Pack Fragile Items for Moving

Protectively packing fragile items is an essential part of moving. Family heirlooms, antiques and other priceless and irreplaceable items...

Mar 17, 2023

Items Movers Can’t Move

When it’s time to begin packing for your move, it’s important to know what items can’t be moved by a professional moving company. There’s...

Mar 17, 2023

How to Set Up Utilities Before Moving into a New Home

Changing over your utility services is an essential part of moving. Failing to arrange service with your local utility companies before...

Mar 17, 2023

Things to Consider When Moving into a Condo

Are you planning to move into a condo for the first time? Whether you’re downsizing or it’s your first experience with home ownership,...

Dec 16, 2022

Items You Should Avoid Packing in a Box When Moving

Each year, millions of people from all over the world choose Canada as their home! If you are planning a move in Canada, you need to know...

Oct 7, 2022

Tips for Packing Your Bedroom

Canadians consider moving one of life's most stressful experiences. It's true that moving can be a hassle, but the reward, in the end, is...

Jun 14, 2022

7 Benefits of Using Climate Controlled Storage During a Move

21% of Canadian households indicated that they intend to move in the next five years. While moving can be an exciting time, it also...

Apr 7, 2022

How to Pack Small Appliances for Moving

In the last five years, 5.2 million Canadian households have relocated. Whether you are moving for work, need a bigger home, or are just...

Oct 29, 2021

6 Tips for Organizing an Office Move

Is your office on the move? Relocating your office can be a tumultuous and costly time for your business. Yet with some simple...

Aug 24, 2021

5 Unexpected Moving Costs to Look Out For

In 2020, moves between provinces decreased by almost nine percent. A large reason for that was the large moving costs that typically come...

May 4, 2021

Common Moving Challenges and How to Solve Them

Getting ready to move can bring on a lot of different emotions, including excitement, stress, frustration, joy, sadness, and many others....

Apr 20, 2021

Packing Tips for Moving

Are you preparing to relocate to a new home? If so, you've got plenty of work ahead of you. After all, it's no secret that moving can be...

Jul 27, 2020

5 Tips for a Successful Move During Peak Summer Season

Packing up and moving can be an adventure, but it may also prove challenging if you're trying to do it in the summer heat. Not only will...

Jun 9, 2020

Four Tips To Understand Long Distance Movers

Moving homes or offices can seem like a challenging task, but if you plan it properly, it can be done smoothly. Your strategy is...

Mar 10, 2020

Why Hire Movers in Burlington?

Hiring Trusted Moving Companies in Burlington Keeps You Stress-Free! Despite all the excitement, planning and executing a move is...

Jan 28, 2020

How to Choose a Moving Company?

A trustworthy moving company will help you have a smooth commercial or residential move. Residential moves mainly contain personal...

Dec 18, 2019

4 Tips to Help You Compare Moving Companies

Moving from one home to another is not an easy task as you need to move all your belongings with you in a safe manner. You may move...

Aug 26, 2019

How to Find a Good Storage Unit

The need to store your personal belongings may suddenly arise due to one of many reasons. Be it when you move to a new city or are in ...

Apr 9, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Organizing an Office Move

Although moving to a new office is very exciting, commercial moving is not an easy task. It is a multi-step process, requiring...

Mar 21, 2019

Smooth Move: 5 Long-Distance Moving Tips for Success

The prospect of a long-distance move can be pretty daunting, but it will begin to feel more manageable the better prepared you are.The...

Apr 12, 2018

Staying Within Budget When You Move With Movers in Burlington

Many people worry that their move is going to be a stressful, time-consuming, and expensive experience. However, with a bit of extra...

Dec 14, 2017

How to Avoid Moving Company Scams

Moving is never a walk in the park, regardless of if you've moved many times or if it's your first time moving in decades. Thankfully,...

Oct 4, 2017

Benefits of Hiring Professional Movers

Moving to a new home can be a stressful prospect. There's just so much that needs to be done in what is usually too short of a time,...

Jun 12, 2017

Top Signs It's Time to Move

Moving isn't fun or easy, but sometimes it just has to be done. Thankfully, the right moving companies in Hamilton and Burlington can...

Mar 27, 2017

Is It Time to Move? That Means It Is Time to Declutter!

Professional Movers and Rental Storage Units Make it Easy Is it time for the big move? You are probably stressing over a hundred...

Mar 21, 2017

Proper Packing Tips for a Successful Move

Moving, with all its excitement, can easily turn into one of life's most stressful events. Not only are the legal and financial aspects...

Mar 20, 2017

The Best Unpacking Strategies to Keep You Organized

You have finally moved into your new home and are now faced with the annoying task of unpacking all of your personal belongings. Perhaps...