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The Ultimate Guide to Moving Pets Across the Country
Moving to a new home is an exciting adventure, but it can be a bit stressful when you have pets...
A Complete Move Out Cleaning Checklist
Prepare to leave your home spotless with our essential move-out cleaning checklist. Discover steps and tips for a stress-free move-out...
How To Move a Hot Tub in 7 Easy Steps
Is there anything nicer than stepping into a steamy, bubbling jacuzzi after a long day? Unwinding in a hot tub...
7 Long-Distance Moving Tips
Packing up your home and relocating to another part of the country can be scary, exciting, and, more often than...
How Does Moving House Affect Children?
Moving can be stressful yet exciting for adults craving a change of scenery. Parents with youngsters may not immediately think...
AMJ serves up three more sweet years of delivering Girl Guide cookies.
Most Canadians have some sort of fond connection to Girl Guide cookies. Perhaps you were a Girl Guide who has sold cookies door-to-door...
Why a move to Vancouver gives you the best of two worlds.
Any place you can live surrounded by both the ocean and the mountains is pretty special. But that’s not the...
PEI may be small, but there are some really big reasons to move there.
At just 280 km long, Prince Edward Island (PEI) is by far the smallest province in Canada. But when you...
Thinking of moving to Calgary? Here’s why you’ll love living there.
When most people think of Calgary, Alberta, visions of the Calgary Stampede come to mind. And while it’s true that the city...
Moving to Ottawa? There’s so much to love about living there.
Thinking about a move to Ottawa? There are a lot of reasons to move to Canada’s capital – besides having the...
Moving to Montreal? Here’s why you’ll love living there.
So, you’re thinking of moving to Montreal? Well, life in la belle province is “magnifique” for so many reasons! From affordable...
How a Pre-Move Survey can help accurately estimate your moving costs?
Have you ever received a final invoice that ended up being significantly more than the original estimate? Nobody likes that...
How to know if it’s time to move to a new city?
The thought of packing up and moving to a new city can be really exciting. But it’s also a huge...
Things to know before moving to another country for love.
It’s the stuff that movies are made of: you fall in love with someone from a faraway place and then...
How to organize your garage in five super easy steps.
If your home has a garage, consider yourself lucky. Not only is a garage a great way to protect your...
Eco-friendly ways to dispose of yard waste.
Come summer, many of us spend time puttering around the garden. We weed, prune, rake leaves and mow our lawns....
Need to get rid of old furniture? Here are 5 easy ways.?
Planning a move to a new home, or just redecorating or decluttering your current one? You may find yourself faced...
5 important questions to ask your real estate agent before hiring them?
So, you’ve decided you want to be a homeowner! Congratulations on taking that giant step. You’re about to join the 64% of...
How to find space in your closet in five easy steps?
Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have one of those huge walk-in closets you see in decorating magazines. That...
Looking for big ideas on how to store kid’s stuff in small spaces?
Let’s face it. Kids come with a lot of stuff. Whether it’s all that baby paraphernalia, toddler toys that seem...
How to incorporate the popular industrial design look in your home.
Moving into a new home is like having a clean canvas. It’s a chance to start completely fresh, especially with...
The decisions we make now can help fill 2022 with amazing possibilities.
At the start of every year, we tend to wish for something better for the year ahead. Now, as we...
7 heartwarming, easy holiday traditions you can start at home.
There’s no place like home, especially during the holidays. One of the great ways to make your home even more...
6 easy ways to get your home office working harder.
The pandemic has changed the way millions of Canadians work: currently, around 5.1 million Canadians are working from home. Moreover, since...
10 spooktacularly creative (and inexpensive) DIY Halloween costumes.
‘Tis the season for ghosts, goblins and trick or treating. Whether you’ve got a youngster or you’re young at heart,...
7 sanity-saving tips to navigate the pandemic as a single mom.
Being a single mom is challenging, any way you look at it. Throw a pandemic into the mix, and suddenly...
5 easy ways to get your child into back-to-school routines.
It is always hard to switch gears and get your child into back-to-school routines after a fun summer. Now think...
The big debate: is it better to raise your kids in urban or suburban?
Any way you look at it, kids are expensive. There are childcare, school, clothing, toys and after-school activity costs to...
6 ways to create a stunning backyard without picking up a power tool.
Come summertime, backyards become important extensions of our living space. They turn into our entertaining space and refugee, our stargazing...
The ultimate checklist: 60 essentials to get your home ready when you move.
Whether you’re moving into an apartment, condo, cottage or house, you’ll want to be up and running quickly when you...
6 ways to make your home feel bigger .
Moving into a new place is exciting. It’s a chance to reinvent your living space and arrange your belongings in...
Moving? Here’s how to easily meet people in your new neighbourhood.
Moving into a new neighbourhood can feel intimidating. First, a home move means everything is new: you’ll have to figure...
5 Things you absolutely should know before buying a cottage.
So, you’re considering buying a cottage. Lucky you! Escaping to the cottage can feel like a mini escape, especially during...
The secret to easy home moving? Start with the right moving boxes.
Moving can be downright stressful. Between packing up your old home and unpacking your new one, there are so many...
5 easy ways to prepare your child for a move.
We all know that moving can be stressful. But did you know that moving to a new home ranks 7th on...
Renting an apartment vs renting a condo:is one better than the other.
The pandemic has led a flurry of people to leave major urban centres in search of less crowded, smaller town living. That...
Thinking about an urban-to-suburban move? Here are the pluses and minuses.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that everything can change. So, where many city-dwellers might have never considered a...
Moving while pregnant? Here are 7 things you need to know.
Pregnancy comes with a whole host of stresses. Add a home move into the mix and that can open the...
The best things to do while your movers are working.
You’ve been busy organizing for your local or international home move for weeks. You’ve sorted, purged belongings, packed and labelled...
7 reasons to fall in love with moving.
It’s February, the month where the focus is on all things love! With that in mind, why not think about...
5 great movies that will make you want to move
When most of us plan a residential move, it’s to a new address within driving distance. Of course, there are...
7 things you should do when moving from a house to a condo.
More and more Boomers across Canada are proving that carefree condo living is too tempting to resist. Living in a big empty...
The keys to moving a piano yourself.
So, you have that perfect spot picked out in your new home for your prized piano. Maybe you have visions...
5 big questions to ask your smaller moving company.
Saving money is always a good thing. One great way to do this by going with a smaller company instead...
What you should know about moving in the snow.
While walking in a winter wonderland may be magical, a home move in that same snow will be an entirely...
6 Advantages to moving over the holidays.
Home moves at any time can seem overwhelming at the best of times. Throw in the challenges of packing amid...
Top 3 Tips for a Successful Office Move
You may be thinking—how do I even begin moving my office? You’ve found the perfect place to relocate and your...
AMJ’s Advice from the Expert: Home Delivery
View Post AMJ Campbell Moving has over 80 years of experience in residential moving. Our dedicated team provides multiple levels...
You’ve Packed Up the Moving Truck — Now What?
Moving day can be a whirlwind of processes. From packing to making sure your priority items are labeled and tucked...
Transitioning Your Home for Fall: Your Seasonal Home Checklist
As the crisp autumn air nips at our heels, we begin to prepare for seasonal change inside and outside our...
Affinity Vaults Containers
Container Moves For Small Shipments Affinity Vaults are specially engineered moving containers used to easily transport and store small shipments....
New Builds vs. Fixer Uppers: A Pros & Cons List
Life is constantly changing, and with that evolution often means your home is no longer suitable for your needs. Perhaps...
How You Know You’ve Found the Perfect Neighbourhood
There’s more to a perfect neighbourhood than picture perfect houses and white picket fences. If a move is on the...
Home Insurance vs. Renters Insurance: A Breakdown
You’ve just moved into your new place and thought the hard part was over. Yet, settling into your home requires...
Inspired by Pantone: 12 Easy Ways to Add Colour to Your Home Interior
The Spring/Summer 2019 Pantone colours, inspired by New York Fashion Week, are a powerhouse palette ideal for sprucing up your...
Radon Gas in Homes: What You Need to Know
Invisible and odourless, radioactive radon gas occurs naturally in the environment when the uranium in rocks and soil breaks down. Although the...
AMJ’s Advice from the Expert: How to Handle Last-Minute Moves
Sometimes, life happens. Perhaps you have just been hired for a job in a new city, were recently accepted to...
Easy Moving Tips from the Pros
It is easy to feel overwhelmed in the face of your move, especially as tasks mount and the big day...
Furnishing Your Place: A Checklist on What to Buy for Your New Home
The reasons for moving into a new house are endless. Perhaps you have taken the leap and moved out of...
Moving Hacks 101: What to Bring, Buy and Not to Forget
When the time comes that you finally get to move into your new house, you don’t want to be rushing...
Who Can Claim Moving Expenses? CRA Income Tax Guide
Income tax season can raise many questions for Canadians. Should I use an income tax accountant? What can I claim...
Using a Shipping Container Can Make Your Out-Of-Province Move Easy
Moving is a big job, and the greater the distance you move the more challenging (and expensive) the logistics of...
Purging into 2019: What to Bring into the New Year
The beginning of a New Year brings the opportunity for a fresh start, new goals and a new mindset. It...
Tips for Moving During the Holidays
Moving can be a stressful endeavour no matter what time it is on the calendar but making a move during...
AMJ’s Advice from the Expert: A Day in the Life of a Driver
No matter how excited you might be to move into a new home, relocation can be a stressful process. But,...
Mortgages 101: How to Create a Responsible Financial Plan
Congratulations, you’re going to be a homeowner! Maybe this is your first foray into property ownership, or maybe this isn’t...
3 Ways to Create an Efficient Study Space
Every September, we turn a fresh page. It’s the time when we re-establish our regular schedules at work, get the...
Tips for moving with your newborn
Moving can be a big undertaking—even more so if you’ve got a brand-new bundle of joy at home. But if...
AMJ’s Advice from the Expert: Behind-the-scenes of an International Move
Moving to a new country is a big undertaking. It means possibly getting to know a new language, a new...
Packing products to help you save time and gain peace of mind
Moving day is almost here! And although relocating to a new home can be exciting, it can also be a...
How to repair window seals
Before the autumn chill arrives, keep the draft out by following our tips to repair window seals in your home....
How to Fix Squeaky Doors in Your House
You know it’s time to fix squeaky doors when you find yourself cringing, wincing or rolling your eyes every time...
How to Fix Low Water Pressure in Your House
Wondering how to fix low water pressure at home? Try these three common quick fixes to see if they put...
Your Ultimate Guide to Roommates
As September approaches, many students and young adults may be considering a roommate. Especially for those who have never had...
Moving Day Must-Haves
Moving can be a fun experience. While it may require a lot of work and preparation, the results are a...
Upcycling Your Home
Upcycling is the art of repurposing old furniture, décor, or housewares. It can be as simple as re-imagining a mug...
The Logistics of Moving in Together
Warmer weather means moving season is upon us. Moving in the summer months is much easier, since you don’t have...
AMJ’s Advice from the Expert: How to Avoid Moving Day Surprises
When you first moved away from home, you may have fit all your possessions in your own car. The further...
Spruce Up Your Yard This Summer with These 3 Seasonal Tips
Canadians celebrate Garden Days for a week every June with a variety of events across the country. Whether it’s a...
3 Tips for a Successful Moving Sale
Packing is a lovely reminder of all the wonderful items you own. It’s also a potentially distressing reminder of all...
Your Guide to Moving Out for the First Time
Moving out for the first time is an exciting milestone. Maybe you just got your first full-time job after university...
Cords and Currents: A Guide to Your Home’s Electrical Safety
Electricity is an essential part of our daily lives. Our houses are all filled with outlets that we use to...
Settling in to a New Community
Moving isn’t just about making your new house a home – it’s about making your new community a home. Sometimes...
AMJ’s Advice from the Expert: Safe Practices for Moving Day
A great deal of planning and organization goes into moving day, including preparation for any potential dangers or hazards you...
Selling Your Home in Spring
With winter coming to an end, there’s a lot of competition in the market; we want to provide you with...
Downsizing Your Life: How to Decide What to Bring
Moving isn’t easy. It presents a significant change in your life that can potentially be physically exhausting and emotionally overwhelming....
Your Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist
Warm weather: Check. A little more sunshine: Check. A home ready for some fresh air and TLC … check! Springtime...
AMJ’s Advice from the Expert: Moving Out of Province
An out-of-province move can be an exciting time for you and your family, but the job can be daunting to...
How to Keep Your Home and Family Safe from Poison
Accidental poisoning is the fifth leading cause of injuries, deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits in Canada. Because human error...
Home Reno Planning Season
Preparing for a home renovation this year? For major projects such as these, time management and planning are key. From...
How to Handle Spring Flux for Homeowners
Canada is notorious for unpredictable spring seasons, where we can wake up with it feeling like winter and go to...
A Day in the Life of an AMJ Moving Specialist
Typically, moving is something we deal with only once in every five or 10 years. But the team at AMJ...
AMJ Campbell Kingston Wins Move for Hunger Award
AMJ Campbell Kingston has been awarded for the 2017 Mover of The Year award by Move for Hunger. The team...
Tips for Moving with Pets
Every stage of a move can be more challenging when furry creatures are a part of the equation. Because we...
Your 6-Week Planner: Preparing for Moving Day
Counting down the days to moving day? Lack of preparation is one of the main reasons a move can be...
Missed in the Move: Commonly Forgotten Items and How to Keep Organized
During the scramble and excitement leading up to and on moving day, it’s easy for responsibilities, errands, and even personal...
Moving Fitness Equipment: Your Go-To Checklist
Starting off the year with healthy new exercise goals? A home gym is an ideal place to burn off some...
Expert Tips for Cold-Weather Moving
When you live in Canada, cold weather is hard to avoid. So, if moving day comes along with a frosty...
Moving with Kids: 4 Tips to Make it Easier
Transition is hard for all of us, but when your child is faced with moving, it can feel like their...
Holiday Clean Up
After the flurry of the holidays has dissipated, it’s nice to spend some time putting the house back in order. If a...
How to Reduce Waste During the Holidays
Enjoying the festivities of the season unfortunately comes with a lot of plastic, shredded paper, and empty boxes, too. According...
How to Pack Awkward Objects
Packing is arguably the most time-consuming task when comes time to move your home. The easy items are the square...
Moving This Season? A Canadian Winter’s Essential Cross-Country Family-Fun Guide
Winter in Canada may feel like the longest season of the year. If your approach to handling cold weather is...
How to Pack Your Most Treasured Items
Handle with care is easier said than done when you’re hurrying to pack your home before moving day. And when...
Work up Some Elbow Grease on National Clean out Your Refrigerator Day
When was the last time you gave your fridge a good scrub? Chances are you’re having a tough time pinpointing...
How to Winter-Prep Your Home
This time of year brings with it some highly unpredictable weather, which can cause serious damage to your home. According...
5 Moving Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier
An easy move might sound like an unrealistic prospect, especially as tasks mount and the big day approaches. But if...
Must haves in an Overnight Bag
Moving across the city, around the corner, or across the country can be stressful and regardless of the distance you...
Home Renovation Trends
The kitchen is one of the most lived in rooms of your home and so it’s bound to be one...
Kitchen Cleaning Tricks
The kitchen is one of the most lived in rooms of your home and so it’s bound to be one...
Thank you for a great moving experience.
Good morning Dennis, I just wanted to take some time to thank AMJ Movers for a fantastic moving experience. Starting...
Knowing Your Rights as a Customer
Once you have booked a move with a moving company, some of the stress can be over but it is...
Moving a Cluttered Home
If you have lived in your home for a long period of time, the chances are it is much more...
Reusing Cardboard Boxes
Anyone that has moved before can attest to the number of boxes they have left over after they finish their...
Best Plants in an Apartment!
When living in an apartment building it can be hard to fulfill your wishes to have a garden, or even...
Beginners Tips to Gardening
Gardening can be a great way to spend time outdoors, burn some calories and make your space more inviting –...
Comment se préparer pour la Journée du déménagement au Québec
La Journée du déménagement approchant, des milliers de personnes mettent toute leur petite vie dans des boîtes et se préparent...
Comment savoir que vous avez trouvé le quartier idéal
Trouver le quartier idéal signifie bien plus que de jolies maisons avec des clôtures blanches. Un déménagement est dans vos...
Learning the Lingo Before Your Move
All companies have their own lingo when it comes to their company – and we get it! Sometimes the jargon...
Packing Tips
Proper packing is critical to a successful move. Your possessions represent both an emotional and a monetary investment which deserve...
Tips for a stress free move.
Check out below for a couple of tips that can help your upcoming move go a smoothly as possible! 1....
Introducing, Express Vaults!
AMJ Campbell is offering a new and easy way to move your household items! Express Vaults are:Safe - Keep...
Move For Hunger
AMJ Campbell Edmonton has teamed up with Move For Hunger, an initiative geared towards helping those in need through our...
Moving Insurance – Do You Need It?
In a perfect world, whether you’re moving just a few miles from Mississauga to another part of the Greater Toronto...
Don’t Forget To Do These Things When You Move!
Moving involves a long to-do list, and it’s very easy to leave essentials off of that list. If you do,...
Moving Internationally? Here’s What to Expect
If you’re considering moving internationally for work, family, or just for a change of pace and scenery, you have a...
Choosing A Mover In Canada
At AMJ Campbell we realize how stressful choosing a moving company can be, and we realize the importance of being...
Spring Cleaning
It's that time of year again! It's warming up outside, the sun is up longer and people are beginning to...
Decorating in full effect!
AMJ was proud to donate the delivery of these beautified (or should we say "Sarah & Tommified") Christmas trees to...