
Before moving
- List all the big appliances and furniture that you’re bringing to a new home.
- List all the fragile items such as fine art, glass, lights and hanging paintings.
- List all major furniture or appliances that you plan to sell or give away. Put advertisement on Facebook or Kijiji.
- Take a note of the dimension of your new home, plan and buy furniture or appliances according to it.
- As for moving day off from your company in advance.
- Find someone that can take care of your little dogs and cats.
- Plan a thorough cleaning of your home before you leave.
- Empty your fridge and disconnect it at least 24 hours before your moving.
- Mark your boxes and count the total number.
- Prepare a backpack and bring the important documents and IDs always with you during the moving day. Keep a copy of your important document or upload them online in case they get lost with the box.
- Reserve in advance the parking lots and elevator door holding building janitor of both old and new place.
Find the best moving company
- Check the reviews on google or on any Social Media.
- Compare the prices. At least 3 of them.
- Make a detailed schedule with the moving company.
- Prepare a budget a little bit more than the original price that the moving company gave you, in case unexpected delays.
- Call several friends as a backup plan in case the mover does not show up or any other kind of delays.

Supplies for packing
- Order packing boxes online from 123Ink.ca.
- Get tape, bubble wrap, markers, knives, scissors and labels for a large amount of packing.
- Get garbage bags, broom and cleaning products.
- Moving straps, rolling platform and blankets for-safe-packing will be super helpful if you plan to move by yourself. It won’t be necessary if you hire a moving company since they should have those appliances.
- Prepare some cash for an emergency situation or pay for extra helpers.
Move Internet and TV services
- Call your Internet, phone and TV service provider and book a moving installation in advance. Bring your router and dry loop to the new place.
- If you install new, compare the offers and book installation in advance.
- Cancel your old account if you plan to switch provider.
Moving
- Give the key back to your landlord if you are a tenant.
- Ask janitor to hold the elevator (reserve with them in advance).
- Start a little bit early in case the unplanned events.
- Prepare some snacks, water bottles, or something with sugar for keeping the energy.
- Tip your movers or prepare snacks and water also for your friend helpers.
- Keep an eye on your important stuff while they are outside waiting for loading to the truck.
- Charge your cellphone before moving, keep communication smooth.
- Count your boxes and mark the number on the boxes.
- Wear something sports or comfortable to keep your moving day easy and joyful
- Confirm again the new address with your movers
- Don’t panic, happy moving!