One of the most time consuming aspects of moving is packing all of your possessions away in moving boxes to be transported to their new home in Toronto, ON or elsewhere in Canada. Most of our things can be tossed in together and will make the journey unharmed. But what about our favourite chinaware set? Or travel mementos? These require special consideration to ensure they are properly protected.
Here are some key Toronto moving tips from us:
1. Create an Inventory
Documenting every book you have may not be worth your time, but making notes and taking photographs of your more meaningful possessions can help, should anything go wrong. It’s easier to make a claim against your homeowner’s insurance, or Toronto moving company’s, if you have documentation of the original state. This should fit in easily with your pre-move organizing.
2. Get Insurance
For anything that goes on a truck, make sure it’s covered by insurance. Your homeowner’s insurance may cover a move. Some Toronto moving companies might offer extra insurance.
3. Big Stuff Needs Help
Thing like pianos, antique furniture and art art pieces require special attention and hiring a professional Toronto moving company to help with these items can ensure they get the proper care and safe transportation.
4. Small Stuff Goes With You
We don’t want your jewelry or important paperwork get damaged and recommend that you keep your valuables in your vehicle during moves.
5. Invest in the Right Moving Boxes
Special flat-screen TV boxes have padding to keep the screen safe. The $20 or so might seem expensive for a box, but that’s cheaper than buying a new $1,000 television. The same goes for stemware, which is particularly hard to pack. There are specialty boxes for all sorts of items.
6. Dishes Side-by-Side
Pack dishes in several layers of paper, and fit them in the box on the edge – not flat-side down. They’re less likely to shatter if something bumps the edge.
7. Tape Paintings
Put a big X with masking or painter’s tape on anything under glass – like you see in photographs of shop windows during hurricane preparations. The tape helps keep glass from shattering.
8. Box It Up Right
With any moving box, especially the ones containing fragile things, gently shake it as you pack to make sure the contents don’t move. If they do, add more padding. Also, don’t just fold over the box tops – tape them. And make sure to fill the box so the top can’t cave in.
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