Advice Articles

Two young children enjoy pretend play in a cardboard airplane, illustrating creative play to help with moving transition.

Moving can be stressful yet exciting for adults craving a change of scenery. Parents with youngsters may not immediately think...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Looking for big ideas on how to store kids’ 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The big debate: is it better to raise your kids urban or suburban?

Any way you look at it, kids are expensive. There are childcare, school, clothing, toys and after-school activity costs to...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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5 things you absolutely should know before buying a cottage

Moving into a new neighbourhood can feel intimidating. First, a home move means everything is new: you’ll have to figure...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Moving in the snow ( kid is showering the snow ) with a yellow jacket

While walking in a winter wonderland may be magical, a home move in that same snow will be an entirely...

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Happy multiethnic couple embracing while looking inside a gift box. Young man and beautiful african woman unpacking xmas present with christmas tree. Smiling young man wearing santa claus hat with woman looking at camera while opening present.

Home moves at any time can seem overwhelming at the best of times. Throw in the challenges of packing amid...

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Transitioning Your Home for Fall

As the crisp autumn air nips at our heels, we begin to prepare for seasonal change inside and outside our...

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Sometimes, life happens. Perhaps you have just been hired for a job in a new city, were recently accepted to...

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No matter how excited you might be to move into a new home, relocation can be a stressful process. But,...

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Moving to a new country is a big undertaking. It means possibly getting to know a new language, a new...

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When you first moved away from home, you may have fit all your possessions in your own car. The further...

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A great deal of planning and organization goes into moving day, including preparation for any potential dangers or hazards you...

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An out-of-province move can be an exciting time for you and your family, but the job can be daunting to...

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Check out below for a couple of tips that can help your upcoming move go a smoothly as possible! 1....

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