Downsizing isn’t the easiest thing to do. As we go through our lives we often collect more and more things: memories from vacations, family heirlooms, old toys that your kids loved and you think your grandkids might someday too. When…
Moving from one home into another is a monumental task. You are packing your entire life into boxes and bringing them to a new place. Then, once you’ve arrived at your new home, you still have to unpack all of…
Sometimes when you move to a new place you want to leave your old home buried deep in your memories and never look back. Other times that place you leave will forever hold a special place in your heart. And,…
Moving to a new home can create all sorts of problems and challenges: How will everything fit into your new home? How will you get all of your belongings to your new home? What will you do if the new…
Moving away from friends and family can be a scary prospect. It’s sometimes necessary to move away: for work, for school, or for space away from the in-laws who drive you crazy. But, just because it can be intimidating, doesn’t…
If you are moving to the Greater Victoria area, you are going to learn very quickly that there is a shortage of family doctors. It can take years to find a doctor to call your own, but that doesn’t mean…
As the summer comes to an end students and parents are starting to get ready to head back to school. While many teenagers will be heading back to the same high school, some of them will be heading off to…
When you are getting ready to pack up your belongings and move into a new home having a method in place to help you stay organized throughout the process can make your life a lot easier. The first thing you’re…
After your new home is semi-livable—I mean, there might still be unpacked boxes hanging out indefinitely in your garage, but your kitchen is functional, there are places for guests to sit, and the grass no longer looks like a hay…
Here in Victoria, we are pretty lucky temperature wise. However, that doesn’t mean it will never get really hot here, and it certainly doesn’t mean that hot day won’t happen on the day you’ve decided to move. While moving in…
While the idea of moving with your pet painted turtle, Chilean rose tarantula, or bearded dragon might seem daunting, packing up your pet’s terrarium is not that difficult. Getting Ready to Move There are a few things you can do…
You’ve put down an offer on your new home and have begun packing up some rarely used items. You know this time you want to hire people to move your belongings for you, but with so many options out there,…
One of the most annoying things about moving into a new home is being unable to find anything because everything is in boxes: your shoes, your kitchen pots, your toothbrushes. They are all in boxes. Sure, labeling the boxes with…
All the boxes are packed, your moving snacks are set aside, and the movers are arriving at your house. Now all you have to do is figure out what you’re supposed to be doing while they move your boxes onto…
Moving with birds doesn’t have to be stressful for you or your pet. If you are going to be moving from your current abode to a new place with your parrot pal, then there are a few steps you can…
Before you take the time to properly pack your appliances you should first consider whether or not you want to bring them in the first place. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to help you decide: Is…
This week we are looking at different things you may want to consider when purchasing or renting your next place. Of course, you will want to think about whether or not your new home will fit all of your belongings…
Deciding to move to a new home is an exciting thing. There are many reasons people move: they’ve outgrown their current home, they’re ready to buy their own home instead of renting, the kids are all grown and it’s time…
There’s a line in The Incredibles that I always think of when I think of unpacking a home. Helen calls Bob at work to tell him they are officially moved in. He responds “That’s great, honey. The last three years…
In the past decade, I have moved nine times. Some of them have been short moves across town or down the road, others have been from one city to another, and even once from one province to another. One of…
The last time I moved I packed everything myself. It was all going well until I stood at my husband’s desk where I could see both his flat screen computer monitor and our television. I had no idea how to…
Between packing, being squished into a car, and staying the first week in a new home, there are a lot of opportunities for young children to become upset, anxious, and annoyingly whiney. But, as someone who has moved with young…
A few years ago, you decided to start living a healthier lifestyle, which is why you now have a home gym. But now that you’re moving, all of those large pieces of equipment just feel like a big problem. How…
Whether they’re your snuggle buddy after a long hard day of work, a walking partner, or an early warning system for the rogue squirrel across the street, your dog is an important member of your family. And, if you’re moving…
The empty boxes have arrived and the magnitude of what you are about to do finally sets in. Those boxes will soon be filled with pieces of your life as you prepare to move from this home into the new…
So you’ve decided to go with movers for your upcoming move. What next? If you want the process to go smoothly during the next couple of days, you should start the moving preparations well in advance. From choosing a moving…
It’s no surprise that aquariums are a tough tow. Due to their size and delicacy, fish tanks are often sold off or given away in the moving process. Their glass structure makes them heavy and easily cracked. What’s more, there…
When moving, it’s difficult to know whether or not your furniture will fit. Larger items like sofas and desks can take up more space than you predict. Best-case scenario, you might find yourself with a stuffed living room for a…
Hey Victoria, looking to keep your houseplants healthy during your upcoming move? Or are you thinking of transplanting a rosebush from your yard to your new place? With our city’s floral reputation, you’re probably not alone in this venture. Moving…
A common goal expressed among movers, especially renters, when looking for a new home is to upgrade. However, an upgrade in residence isn’t always an upgrade in space. Your new home might be an apartment, or it might just be…
I know, I know, the moniker of ‘Tough Tows’ might seem like overkill for something as simple as artwork. This segment often points its cross-hairs at the heavy, unwieldy things in your life. But consider how unwieldy a fragile piece of paper…
Packing breakables is a common enough activity in the moving process, but with the risk of destroying your valuables it’s important that you do things right. Protecting items like glassware, plates and pottery are the first steps in packing up…
If you’re settling into a new place with a couple of stressed out cats this spring, you’re not alone. As a cat owner, I’ve faced the issue before. Whether it’s unsettling car rides or reintegrating the animal into your new…
So you’ve got your cardboard boxes ready and you’ve decided to tackle the garage. If you’re anything like me, you have an average assortment of tools and sporting goods spread out along the walls to make space for the car….
Looking to keep your pool table this upcoming move? It won’t be easy. The problem with pool tables is their unwieldy size and their weight. That said, if you’re looking to move a pool table, you should be asking a professional for help. Otherwise,…
Just a Minute Away… It was a midsummer day at the end of the month and I was walking along one of Greater Victoria’s main roads. Denizens of the Quadra street area might’ve seen me, armed to the teeth with…
Another helpful moving guide here from Hendra Moving. This time we’re setting our sights on the things that are simply too big to move with a segment we’re calling Tough Tows. Today we’re facing up against one of the formidable…
As our hobbies and interests live and die throughout the years, so does the stuff that comes with it. Let’s face it, we all have too many books we’ll never read again, and we’ve all got trophies and medals sitting…
Not everyone will get the time off to move house this holiday season. The haphazard nature of relocating is a difficult task in December, a month where everyone else is winding down with family, hot beverages, and Christmas Classics. Here…
When it comes to moving, specifically the act of packing, we all make mistakes. The experience of gathering your things up into a living room sized pile and into boxes is an art, and we’ve learned from plenty of mistakes…
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