The Great Canadian Blog Bash is a yearly event where Canadians from across the blogosphere get together and celebrate just what it means to be Canadian. For the Great Canadian Blog Bash we’re sharing some Canadian-specific moving tips. Canada Moving Tips June 30th and July 1st are the busiest moving days of the year in […]
Explaining Financial Moving Terms
The moving industry uses unique terms to describe the moving process and products. Like learning any new language, it’s important to ask questions, especially when it comes to the financial aspects of your move. We’ve defined some of the key terms you should know when it comes time to talk about the financial aspects of […]
Packing Patio Furniture: What Moving Supplies Will You Need?
With the warm summer weather comes patio season. Do you wake up with the sun, put on a pot of tea and sit outside to take in the sunrise? To enjoy the same lazy weekend mornings at your new home, you’ll need to pack up your patio furniture. Don’t leave it until the last minute! […]
10 Tips to Pack Breakables for a Move
Packing can be a labourous process, made more so when you realize how many breakable items you own. Your everyday dishes and glassware, Grandma’s fine china, and all those random knickknacks you have lying around – you can’t just throw them into a box like your clothes and books! Our professionally trained packers and expert […]
5 Tips to Safely Pack a Lawn Mower for a Move
Moving in the summer also means moving any outdoor summer equipment you own – including lawn mowers, weed whackers and other lawn and garden care equipment. If you’re not sure you’ll be able to pack your lawn mower properly, your local moving company has expert packers on hand to get the job done professionally. If […]
How Many Moving Boxes Will You Need?
Getting ready to pack up for your home move? At a loss for how many moving boxes you might need? With our years of experience, we’ve put together these box number suggestions, based on the average homes we’ve seen. Your individual needs may vary, but this list is a good start. When you meet with […]
Change of Address Moving Checklist
Getting ready to move doesn’t just mean cleaning and packing. You also need to think about all the people and places to notify of your move. The good news is, almost all of these changes can be done over the internet through the providers website. To help you out, we’ve put together a change of […]
Boxing It All Up Without the Headaches
It’s no big secret moving can be stressful – from broken dishes to lost items. But there are a few things you can do to make the whole process a little easier on the nerves. Start by planning your moving day well in advance. Once you select your moving company, book your reservations two to […]
Packing Lamps and Moving Lamps: What You Need to Know
Here at Two Men And A Truck, we receive a lot of questions about moving lamps – especially tall floor lamps. You want your move to go as smoothly as possible, and that includes all furniture delivered intact. Professional moving companies often also offer a professional packing services as well. Professional packers are trained in […]
How to Get the Best Online Moving Quote
When filling out an online form for a free moving quote, it’s important to give as much information as possible. The more detailed you are, the more accurate of a quote we’ll be able to give. Contact info The most important piece of information we need is how to contact you. Be sure to leave […]