It seems like there’s an app for everything these days, so why shouldn’t there be one for moving? While most moving companies themselves don’t have an app, there are a lot of apps out there that can help with your moving process.Our 5 Favourite Apps for MovingFrom planning for a move, to packing, to home design, to maintenance after you move in, our five favourite moving apps will help keep you organized from move start to finish and beyond. Check them out here:
Sortly: Inventory Management App
Sortly is a great app for moving because it allows you to keep all of your belongings organized and accounted for. You can create an inventory of your things by taking photos of everything and grouping them together. We suggest grouping them by room, but you can do it by item type or any other category you want.Two Small Men Tip: We suggest using the Sortly app to help with downsizing. Take pictures of all your items and then group them into Keep, Sell, Donate categories.
Wunderlist: Task Management App
If you’re the kind of person who likes keeping an organized calendar of tasks, then Wunderlist is the app for you. This app will let you create lists with due dates and reminders - which you can assign to other people who also have the app. It’s able to integrate with a number of other apps, like your calendars.Two Small Men tip: If you’re moving with a whole family, use the app to assign tasks to each of your family members. Put someone in charge of booking the moving company, someone of making the moving day essentials kit, someone of cancelling or moving the internet service and more.
Evernote: Task/Note Organization App
Moving can be a complex process. If you’re trying to remember all of the specifics about what’s happening when and where and how can be difficult. With the Evernote app, you can capture, organize, and share notes from anywhere.Notes can include links, checklists, tables, attachments, and audio recordings. Even handwritten notes are searchable, meaning you can keep all the information about movers, realtors, services, and more organized.Two Small Men tip: Share your notes with others to keep everyone on the same page. It’s great that you have notes about what your moving company needs you to do on moving day, but it's better if your whole family has them.
MagicPlan: Home Planning App
This is one of our favourite apps for moving because it’s so useful and fun at the same time. MagicPlan allows you to use your phone camera to take measurements and photos of the rooms your new home and use them to create detailed floor plans. You can place furniture and see how everything will fit.Even if you don’t have access to your new home to take the live footage, if you know measurements you can enter them manually and still use the app for furniture layout purposes.Two Small Men tip: Use the MagicPlan app in conjunction with Sortly to see if you can place all of your current belongings logically into your new home. If you can’t, it might be time to move some things to the Sell and Donate piles. You can get MagicPlan on iOS and Android.{{cta('90653a15-223b-4dfc-a0c3-e6c0936c2a6b')}}
BrightNest: Home Improvement App
There’s an app for after you move in too. BrightNest has all the information you need to get settled into your new home and beyond. With everything from decorating tips, to how-to guides to home maintenance, to money-saving hacks, this moving app has something for everyone. Plus, you can set goals for your home and answer questions to get customized advice and information on your specific wants and needs.Two Small Men tip: Read through some the “inspection” based information in the Handy section before you move. This will be useful for checking over both your new and old home for any issues. Planning a move? Let the moving company with the biggest hearts help you. Get your free moving estimate from us today!{{cta('90653a15-223b-4dfc-a0c3-e6c0936c2a6b','justifycenter')}} // Read More
School’s out for the summer! That means more than 20 million American and Canadian children who receive free or reduced-cost lunch at school are at risk of going hungry. In fact, all but the 3.9 million who participate in summer meal programs might be going to bed hungry. Read More
Summer is the most common time of year to move. It makes sense; who wants to move when the sidewalks are covered in ice or while the kids are in school? The only trouble with moving during the summer is that it can get (really) hot. Extreme heat can be dangerous for both you and your movers, so it’s important to take precautions if your moving day happens to be hot. Read More
Happy almost Canada Day everyone!
We’re excited to celebrate (responsibly of course) this long weekend, and we hope you are too. Thinking about celebrations always gets us thinking, why do we celebrate? What do we love about this country so much? The answer is a lot of things! Read More
When something bad happens to someone’s home, be it fire, flood, or mold, they turn to a restoration company to help. When that happens, as the owner/manager of a restoration company, you want to give them the best possible service. You understand that your clients are probably going through a difficult time, so chances are you’re always looking for more ways to bring value to them. Well, we’re here to tell you one of the best ways to do that.You might not have thought about it before, but partnering with a moving company is an excellent way for a restoration company to stand out from the competition and bring clients the extra value they want.What Benefits Does a Moving Company Partnership Have?When you choose to partner with us, we make it a priority to give you and your clients our best service. Here are some of the things we can do for you:Customizable InsuranceMoving items that have already sustained damage requires unique insurance coverage. Luckily, we can help with that. You and your clients will be glad to know that their belongings are covered in a way that works for their specific needs.Storage SolutionsPartnering with our moving company also means taking advantage of all of our other partnerships. We know that moving and storage often go hand in hand so we’ve created many meaningful partnerships with storage companies across Canada.As a restoration company, you know that your clients often need somewhere to keep undamaged or restored belongings while repairs are made to their home. Now, you can take advantage of our partnerships and offer them somewhere trusted and safe. Plus, our vast experience and knowledge about putting things into storage will help make them feel more comfortable.Preferred Rates and TermsAs a partner of Two Small Men, you’ll be able to take advantage of our preferred account rates and terms. That means you and your customers will get all of our moving services for less than if they booked with any random moving company.Assigned CrewsWe want our partners to trust us and our movers to the fullest extent. That’s why when restoration companies partner with us, we assign a crew of dedicated personnel that you can get to know. That way you can reassure your clients that their movers will be professional and efficient.After-Service ProgramOf course, we always strive to ensure that every move goes smoothly and all items arrive at their new location safely. But, in the chance that sometimes does go wrong, when you partner with our moving company, you’ll get our full after-service program. Our claims staff will alleviate the issue and keep your clients happy.Are you a restoration company looking for a moving company partner? Let us know here. Read More
You care about the environment, and so do we. That’s why we know it’s important to you to keep your move as eco-friendly as possible. But, when you’re hauling everything you own across the city (or across the country) it’s hard to keep things green.Here’s How to Have an Environmentally Friendly Move:Limit the CardboardWhen most people start packing, they go out and get a whole bunch of cardboard boxes to pack everything in. While cardboard can be recycled, too often it ends up in the garbage. Limited the amount of cardboard boxes for moving is a great way to keep the environment in mind when moving.Some tips for how to limit the amount of cardboard you use:
Get reusable boxes – We are glad to have a partnership with Frog Box, through which we can get you great deals on reusable, plastic packing boxes. You can rent the boxes from them, and then return them when you’re finished. They also have biodegradable mattress and furniture covers available.
Pack in containers you already have – Limit the cardboard you use when moving by packing your belongings into containers you already have. Try suitcases, Rubbermaid Containers, chests, and more.
Save boxes throughout the year – If you know you’re going to be moving in the coming year, save any cardboard boxes (or other material) you receive and use them to pack later.
DIY Packing MaterialsIt’s not just the boxes that cause excessive garbage and waste following a move; the materials you pack in those boxes are also an environmental hazard. Plastic bubble wrap, packing peanuts, Styrofoam, and other materials are bad for the environment and, because you usually can’t reuse them, they get thrown away.Try securing your dishes and other fragile materials with dishcloths, blankets, towels, or even clothes to limit the packing materials you use.Make as Few Trips as PossibleWe all know that doing a lot of driving is not all that eco-friendly. As a moving company, there’s not much we can do to avoid driving. But, hiring us to move you can actually save on gas usage.Instead of you having to make many trips in your small vehicle, we can limit it to one trip in our large truck. To help limit trips as much as possible, make sure you double check your old home before leaving so no one has to return.Donate Extra BelongingsHave some things you can’t, or don’t want to, take with you to your new home? Don’t throw them away and create waste; donate them. There are a lot of great organizations out there that can use the furniture, clothes, and food you aren’t moving with.We are so proud to have partnerships with the Cerebral Palsy Associations of Alberta and BC for you to easily donate clothing and small furniture items. For larger furniture items, we are partnered with the Habitat For Humanity Restore. And, through our new partnership with Move For Hunger, you can give us food you want to give away and we’ll take care of the donating.Clean GreenPretty much everyone cleans their old home before they move out and their new home before they move in. But, cleaning products can have environmentally harmful chemicals in them. Part of having an eco-friendly move is cleaning prior to and after your move with natural cleaning ingredients.Planning a move this summer? It’s the busiest time of year for moving companies, so make sure to get your free estimate today! // Read More
Hey homebuilders! It’s your friendly neighbourhood moving company here, and we want to talk to you about why you should consider partnering with movers. Here’s the thing: moving companies and builders have pretty similar goals. We both want to people to move into a house. The house part is all you, but the move part is where we come in. What are the Benefits of Partnering with MoversWhen builders form a partnership with a moving company, everyone wins. You the builder, us the movers, and of course, the clients. But, of course, you’re most interested in what the benefits to your company are. Have a look at 8 of them below.
Added Value for Clients
One of the biggest benefits to any company of partnering with movers is being able to bring added value and service to your clients. You’ll be able to offer them the option to amortize the cost of the move into the mortgage to save money. That way the cost of move is nothing up front and practically not noticed in monthly payments.
Preferred Account Rates and Terms
When you become an official moving partner of Two Small Men, you get to enjoy our preferred account rates. That means that you and your clients get the high quality services we offer, for less. Partnering with a moving company allows you, the builder, to access our services with preferred terms as well as preferred rates.
Assigned Crews
When you partner with Two Small Men, you can be assured that you’ll have a trusted team of dedicated personnel that you can refer to your clients by name.
Equipment & Crew Priority
When you or your clients hire any moving company, you can only get the bookings left available in the calendar. This can be a problem during particularly busy times like summer. But when you have us as a dedicated partner you never have worry about last minute or summer month bookings, because we’ll give you equipment and crew priority.
Real-Time Automated Feedback
We always allow your clients to let us know how we perform after every move. So you can rest assured knowing we are accountable and strive for high-quality service. And, because we are always improving based on feedback, you know your clients will always be getting movers who have their wants and needs in mind.
Comprehensive Insurance
We offer coverage from Canada’s premiere moving broker, with an option for increased valuation to provide additional peace of mind and security for your clients.
Free Floor Runners
Your homes are new, they’re clean, and they’re not damaged. We all want them to stay that way. We offer all of our builder partners free floor runners to ensure that, no matter what the weather is like, or if the ground outside is still dirt, the new home will stay clean. We can also offer your clients all the other packing supplies and services they need.
After-Service Program
Just like with all of our clients, should there be a perceived discrepancy in quality of service, TSM’s claims program will alleviate the situation with an amicable solution. This keeps homeowners happy – which we’re sure you’ll appreciate. Are you a builder interested in learning more about partnering with us? We’d be happy to hear from you! Head to our moving partners page for more information, and to let us know you want to team up!// Read More
Moving to a smaller home? Facing a bunch of unwanted clutter? Looking to save money by moving less stuff? Whatever the reason, you need to downsize. We see a lot of people who, on starting to pack for their move, realize they have a lot more stuff than they thought they did. But, while realizing the need to downsize may be easy, figuring out how to do it can be more difficult.Our Best Tips for Downsizing before MovingDeciding which of your belongings you’re going to get rid of when downsizing for a move is difficult; that’s understandable. To make the right choices, you need the right method. Here are our best practices for deciding what to keep and what to get rid of (that doesn’t mean throw away).
Ask: Would you Buy a New One if You Lost it?
Don’t be hasty when deciding which items you’re going to give away and which ones you’re going to keep. If the item is something you would replace if it was lost, keep it.Two Small Men Tip: Make a list of things you would immediately replace if you lost them. Even if these things are technically irreplaceable, like family heirlooms, if you would immediately want them back if they became lost, put them on the list.
Take it Room by Room
Don’t just sit down at the kitchen table and start thinking about everything you have in your house. Go through each room one by one and take note of everything you have there. Remember to include garages, sheds, and basements.Two Small Men Tip: Make an actual physical note of anything you forgot you even had, or anything you know you don’t want to take with you. Make sure to gather or move these things before your movers arrive. That way you can be certain they won’t get packed up with the room.{{cta('90653a15-223b-4dfc-a0c3-e6c0936c2a6b')}}
Ask: Will it fit in your new floor plan?
Surprisingly, something a lot of people forget to think about when they’re downsizing is their new home. If you’re planning to downsize for a move, you need to consider where and how things will fit into your new home. Two Small Men Tip: Get out the floor plans for your new home (if you have them) and try to draw in or visualize where all of your furniture will fit.
Get a Second Opinion
It’s hard to give things away. Even if you literally never use it. That’s why we always suggest getting an objective opinion from someone who doesn’t live in your home. They’ll be able to talk some sense into you about items you actually don’t need to take with you when you move.Two Small Men Tip: Make a list of every item you considered giving away but then decided to keep. Ask your second opinion what they think to make sure you aren’t just making an emotional decision.
Ask: Could Someone Else Use it More?
Are you saving things in your basement or storage room because sometime in the future you or your family might need them? If you don’t know for sure whether you’ll ever actually use the item, consider giving it to someone who really needs it. Two Small Men Tip: Donate these items to charities and organizations that can ensure they’ll go to a family in need. Two Small Men has a partnership with the Cerebral Palsy Associations of Alberta and BC wherein the organization will come pick up small furniture and clothing from clients before or on moving day. Not only is this a great way to give back to someone in need, it’s a convenient and easy way to downsize before moving.Planning a move this summer? Make sure to get your free moving estimate from Two Small Men today! Remember to ask about our great discounts when you move between the 4thand 24th of the month.{{cta('90653a15-223b-4dfc-a0c3-e6c0936c2a6b')}} Read More
Moving is stressful for everyone. When it comes to people, even children, the best strategy for helping them cope is talking through and explaining everything to them. But, not every member of your family can talk. Read More
For most people, the most daunting part of the moving process (other than actually picking up and moving of course) is packing before a move. In particular, many people are afraid of packing fragile valuables items because they don’t want them to break. Read More
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