{"id":6078,"date":"2017-06-06T15:15:58","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T22:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=6078"},"modified":"2017-06-01T10:43:56","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T17:43:56","slug":"tips-for-making-moving-a-breeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/06\/tips-for-making-moving-a-breeze\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Making Moving a Breeze"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moving is one of the most stressful life events a person can go through. You\u2019re dealing with the emotions of leaving a home, and the uncertainty of creating a new one. The last thing you need on top of all of that is the chaos and stress of loading, moving and unpacking boxes. To ease you through this hair-pulling process, follow these helpful 10 steps to make moving a breeze.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Start Planning Well in Advance<br \/>\nSome things have to be packed the day of the move \u2014 but 99 per cent of your stuff doesn\u2019t. Avoid last-minute stress by planning early. Book your rental truck in advance, too! At Discount Car and Truck Rental, you can easily browse trucks and book online.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Create a \u201cGive-Away\u201d Box<br \/>\nAs you pack, start a dedicated box for anything you come across that you don\u2019t want to keep. Decide where each box will go (family\/friends, charity, and consignment shop) and plan to deliver those boxes one week before your actual move. You can also create a box of items to sell \u2014 well in advance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Pick the Right Size Truck<br \/>\nAn undersized truck will result in multiple trips or difficult choices. Discount\u2019s wide variety of truck sizes and capacities makes it easy to find the one that fits your needs. Moving a king size mattress? Which truck will you need? The friendly staff at Discount can help answer that!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">4. Mark an \u201cOpen Me First\u201d Box to Pack Last<br \/>\nUse bright-colored tape or markers to flag your essentials and let this box be the last one in the truck. You\u2019ll have everything you need on that first night in the new digs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">5. Photograph Your Electronics Connections Before You Disassemble<br \/>\nWhip out that smartphone. A quick pic now will save hours of head-scratching later.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">6. Use Professional Moving Materials<br \/>\nSame-sized moving boxes or plastic containers let you fit a lot more into your moving truck. Containers with lids or new, high-quality moving boxes mean your bowling trophies arrive intact \u2014 no gutter balls from an old collapsed shipping box. Your grandmother\u2019s china will ride a lot more gracefully in bubble wrap than old newspaper. You can find everything you need to move (boxes, tape, mattress covers, dollies and more) at select Discount locations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">7. Label Each Box\u2019s Contents AND Destination Room<br \/>\nYou\u2019ll be amazed at how much faster your move goes. Unpacking, too!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">8. Use Small or Medium Boxes for Books and Other Heavy Items<br \/>\nRegardless of your workout routine, we guarantee boxes will seem heavier on moving day, when you have to move several dozen or more. If you must place books in a large box, never allow more than half-capacity for these heavy items, then top it off with light stuff \u2014 otherwise, the boxes might prove un-liftable and can cause back injury.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">9. Take \u201cAfter-and-Before\u201d Shots<br \/>\nMoving out of a rental? Photograph all the rooms once they\u2019re empty and clean. Then, take photos of the new place before it\u2019s full of boxes, in case you spot problems or flaws and need proof they predate you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">10. Choose Your Rental Company with Care<br \/>\nDiscount Car and Truck Rentals focuses on customer service and offers a high-quality truck fleet to make sure your rental experience is a positive one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometowin.ca\/behind-the-design\/article\/10-tips-for-making-moving-a-breeze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Tips for Making Moving a Breeze<\/a> by Gary Butler | Home to Win<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving is one of the most stressful life events a person can go through. 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