CAM Help Sheets
Here are some tips to help you work through all stages of your move - from the beginning when you are starting to plan your move, when you are preparing for your upcoming moving day, during your actual moving day, and then later, after moving day, plus some additional advice to help you handle some special aspects of a move.
- Before the Move
- Preparing for the Move
- During the Move
- After the Move
- Specialized Moving Tips
- Moving Seniors Safely (more on this below)
- More Reading
Before the Move
- Asking for an Estimate
- 10 Tips to Help Lower Your Moving Stress
- What to Expect When You Move
- A Moving Timeline
- Common Moving Terms
- Moving Checklist
- What is Moving Value Protection?
- Understanding the Moving Bill
Preparing for the Move
- How to pack up your house and move safely during Coronavirus
- Things Your Mover Won't Move
- Safe Packing
- Decluttering Before Your Move
- How to Have a Successful Garage Sale
- Cleaning for the Big Day
During the Move
- Moving Etiquette
Document
- The Ins & Outs of Moving - Insider Tips To Do It Right
- The Dos and Don'ts on Moving Day
- 10 Move-in Day Tasks
After the Move
Specialized Move Tips
- Office Moving
- Planning and Arranging
- Commercial Move Check List
- companies planning an office mover should also see also our Commercial Moving webpage.
- Moving with Pets
- Moving with Children
- Moving at Christmas
- Relocating a Wine Collection
- Moving Artwork & Sculptures
- Moving Antiques & Valuables
Moving Seniors Safely
Visit our Moving Seniors Safely page for more information for older adults on the move.
CAM Video
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Something in the Way We Move with Nancy Irvine View Video |
Is this your first time moving or you haven't moved in a long time? The Canadian Association of Movers has put together a 25 minute video that gives an overview of different types of moves, packing options, and most importantly, how to find a mover and what to ask them so you get a proper quote and inspection of your belongings. |
More reading
- Planning for a successful summer move (Genesis Builders, July 21, 2020)
- What to ask when hiring a mover (Consumer Protection Ontario video)
- Movers dealing with the high heat and humidity on moving day in Quebec (June 30, 2018)
- Here's information that appeared in two Toronto-area Chinese newspapers: Sing Tao Daily and Canadian City Post (July 14, 2017)
- Understand your insurance protection. Watch this CityNews video: BC woman's belongings stolen from moving truck (July 8, 2017)
- Global News/Canada Moving scams: How to avoid being ripped off (June 21, 2017)
- Toronto Star Often-forgotten tax breaks that can save you thousands (April 18, 2017)
- Choosing a Moving Company (Consumer Protection BC): Planning a big move? Avoid shady moving scams with these tips and tricks!
- Things to Know about Moving Insurance (Consumer Protection BC)
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