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YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT SENIOR MOVING, ANSWERED

For the elders in our lives who need extra care and attention, moving takes a lot more special consideration that we might be used to. Even if you’re no stranger to moving, seniors live considerably different lifestyles with different requirements for living and moving. It takes a more careful approach… Read More

THE ULTIMATE MOVING CHECKLIST FOR BIG FAMILIES

You might be thrilled just thinking about moving to a new house. Does your entire family feel the same way? Taking care of a big family is challenging enough already. It’s a big ask to get every family member on board with moving—and essentially hitting refresh on their lives. How… Read More

Medicine Hat: What are the best places to live?

The aim of this article is to provide you with useful information about the interesting areas in Medicine Hat. We hope it help you make the right moving decision or simply to help you learn more on the city. Kindly brought to you by local Medicine Hat movers. Read More

4 Things to Look for in Calgary Office Movers

Many Calgary moving companies struggle to pinpoint the right moving service in a sea of competition. They want their moves to be on-time and on-budget while ensuring their moving team is trustworthy with company valuables. The best office relocation advice you’ll get Any misstep that leads you off schedule or over budget might cost you more than time and money—it could cost you valued customers. If you’ve been researching, too, you’ve probably noticed a lot of moving companies make the same promises. So, how do you know which ones are actually reliable office movers? They have a dedicated division for commercial moving Plenty of moving companies have diversified over the years to service different kinds of moves. Some residential movers promise to do absolutely anything—including office relocation—but don’t have the dedicated team, plans, or protocols in place to accomplish what they promise.   Commercial relocations are unique. Like a professional project, they need to run like clockwork and have contingency plans so that nothing is left to chance. Work doesn’t wait for anything or anyone—and your stakeholders, employees, and customers rely on a timely and thoroughly complete relocation to keep business running as usual.   They can accommodate any kind of business No two businesses have the same relocation process. But whether you’re a Fortune 500 or a mom-and-pop shop, your belongings are important and need to move with trusted hands.   Although the thought of it can be overwhelming, carefully planning and organizing your move is pretty essential. The wrong moving company might talk you into overspending on additional services you don’t really need—or they might lack the additional service you do need, such as: Special care for fragile items Providing moving supplies Packing Moving many massive or fragile items Transporting your company vehicles Finding you temporary or permanent storage services in Calgary   Moving services are advanced these days and well-equipped to handle complex moving scenarios. If you think you have a hectic, logistically complicated move ahead of you, you’d be surprised how many other business owners are in similar situations.   They live and breathe professionalism When you choose who to do business with, first impressions are an important part of the decision. If you’re unimpressed with the conduct and behaviour upon your first few impressions, it’s unlikely you’ll trust that organization to be a partner or service provider. The same should go with moving services. In fact, your standards should be even higher when it comes to deciding who’s responsible for handling and transporting your company’s valuables.   They have fantastic online reviews Never settle for “okay” or “good.” Nowadays, customers take online reviews seriously and tend to be very honest, so it’s getting harder to find 4 or 5-star-rated companies.   When you read these reviews—especially the negative ones—read them carefully to look for comments on the aspects of the moving company’s service that matter most to you. For example, a customer might comment on how the company couldn’t provide moving supplies, but you might not need or expect moving supplies from your moving company.   What truly matters is whether the moving company meets and exceeds expectations. Some reviewers can be unreasonable, expecting more than they paid for or leaving angry, disrespectful comments. Constructive reviews stand out above the rest, as they’re usually highly detailed and balanced.   Ready to choose the right Calgary office movers? We get that effective and smooth office moves take special care, knowledge, and experience. That’s why Two Small Men with Big Hearts has perfected our specialized office moving service in all of our locations. We’re dedicated to getting you back to business as soon as possible. Get your free office moving estimate today.     Read More

5 TIPS TO SAVE TIME WHEN ORGANIZING YOUR MOVE

Moving can be stressful. It takes time and effort, and you would probably rather get it done as quickly as possible. How do you save time moving and go through your move to your new home as smoothly as possible? Use the five time-saving tips below to help you organize… Read More

5 Long Distance Moving Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

Mentally, couldn’t be more ready to make the journey. Practically, you might be barely beyond Step One in preparing for that long distance move to transport your whole life across thousands of kilometres.We’re sure that plenty of people have shared their advice on what to do when moving across the province or the country. Has anyone told you to avoid these time-consuming and costly mistakes?things you shouldn't do when long-distance moving1. Taking everything with youIn an ideal world, moving is a simple cut-and-paste of your life from one location to another. Nothing is ever that easy.Think of all the clothes you never wear, the books you’ve never read (and probably never will read), and the knick-knack gifts you’ve kept out of sentimentality or guilt… the ones that clutter your shelves with emotional baggage.Moving is a gift in itself—a rare opportunity to refresh and restart. If you’re willing, that can include restarting your relationship with stuff. What are you willing to transport through towns and towns and, in turn, spend money on? What matters so much to you and your living space that you’re willing to put in extra work for it?These aren’t easy questions to answer. This is one of those rare times you’re being encouraged to think inside the box. (We mean your moving boxes. Think about what will fit inside them.)When you decide on what isn’t worth keeping, donate, sell, or just get rid of it. It’ll save you time in the moving process and money in the long run. 2. Leaving fragile items to the last minuteFine china, artwork, vases, family heirlooms, anything made of glass. You might not use these items—or even see them—on a daily basis, but they matter.Don’t let out-of-sight-out-of-mind syndrome get the best of you. Have a plan for your precious and fragile belongings, especially large ones like pianos that require extra space and special care.Pack your smaller fragile items first to ensure you have enough padding to support them and enough supplies to pack them. Or, you can look into trustworthy moving companies in your area to see if they offer special item transport. 3. Moving during the busy seasonSince nearly everyone moves in the summertime, planning your move for this busy season isn’t the wisest choice.If your schedule permits and you’re looking for more inexpensive quotes for moving and packing services, consider moving during a slower time of year. This could mean a difference of hundreds of dollars. 4. Going the DIY routeWould you perform surgery on yourself? Fly yourself to Bali? Some things in life simply can’t be done alone. Unless you’re a pilot—then go ahead and fly yourself to Bali.Moving is one of those monumental transitions in your life that need special attention, and they need to be done right. Because monumental things usually cost you a lot of money and time.You’d be surprised just how much moving companies can do. If you really want control over the packing, there are even movers who can provide packing supplies, taking one step off your shoulders.Another great option if you’ll need storage during your long-distance move is using a moving container. Moving and storage companies like BigSteelBox, rent containers that they deliver to your home in advance of your move so you can take your time packing. When you’re done, they’ll pick up your container and either move it to your new home or to one of their secure storage facilities.But the point is, it’s better to coordinate with a moving company to see what tasks (other than just transportation) they’re more qualified to complete, rather than stressing to do it all on your own. It’s risky to try new things when you’re about to go on a move this big.Before you choose just anybody, thoroughly read reviews from reputable moving companies that service your destination. 5. Only getting one estimateOn the subject of doing proper research, never settle for one answer. Once you’ve short-listed companies you’re interested in, start requesting quotes from all of them.Don’t just look for the lowest price. Consider liability and insurance, the overall estimate, and whether there are any additional or hidden fees.Will transporting fragile items will increase their estimate? Do they offer any free services? Will there be additional costs if they need to move objects up and down stairs or even across long front gardens? Be sure to ask every company about any of these additional costs.Finally, find out what insurance plans they have. What are they liable for? Will they insure fragile item losses or damages?You’ll want to do this searching ahead of time. Many moving services are in high demand, so it’s best to schedule several weeks before your moving day. Need your first estimate? Start with us. Two Small Men With Big Hearts does our moves your way. Don’t hesitate to reach out with all these questions and more. We’re excited to help! { "@context": "http://schema.org/", "@type": "BlogPosting", "articleBody": "Mentally, couldn’t be more ready to make the journey. Practically, you might be barely beyond Step One in preparing to transport your whole life across thousands of kilometres. We’re sure that plenty of people have shared their advice on what to do when moving across the province or the country. Has anyone told you to avoid these time-consuming and costly mistakes? THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T DO WHEN LONG-DISTANCE MOVING 1. TAKING EVERYTHING WITH YOU In an ideal world, moving is a simple cut-and-paste of your life from one location to another. Nothing is ever that easy. Think of all the clothes you never wear, the books you’ve never read (and probably never will read), and the knick-knack gifts you’ve kept out of sentimentality or guilt… the ones that clutter your shelves with emotional baggage. Moving is a gift in itself—a rare opportunity to refresh and restart. If you’re willing, that can include restarting your relationship with stuff. What are you willing to transport through towns and towns and, in turn, spend money on? What matters so much to you and your living space that you’re willing to put in extra work for it? These aren’t easy questions to answer. This is one of those rare times you’re being encouraged to think inside the box. (We mean your moving boxes. Think about what will fit inside them.) When you decide on what isn’t worth keeping, donate, sell, or just get rid of it. It’ll save you time in the moving process and money in the long run. 2. LEAVING FRAGILE ITEMS TO THE LAST MINUTE Fine china, artwork, vases, family heirlooms, anything made of glass. You might not use these items—or even see them—on a daily basis, but they matter. Don’t let out-of-sight-out-of-mind syndrome get the best of you. Have a plan for your precious and fragile belongings, especially large ones like pianos that require extra space and special care. Pack your smaller fragile items first to ensure you have enough padding to support them and enough supplies to pack them. Or, you can look into trustworthy moving companies in your area to see if they offer special item transport. 3. MOVING DURING THE BUSY SEASON Since nearly everyone moves in the summertime, planning your move for this busy season isn’t the wisest choice. If your schedule permits and you’re looking for more inexpensive quotes for moving and packing services, consider moving during a slower time of year. This could mean a difference of hundreds of dollars. 4. GOING THE DIY ROUTE Would you perform surgery on yourself? Fly yourself to Bali? Some things in life simply can’t be done alone. Unless you’re a pilot—then go ahead and fly yourself to Bali. Moving is one of those monumental transitions in your life that need special attention, and they need to be done right. Because monumental things usually cost you a lot of money and time. You’d be surprised just how much moving companies can do. If you really want control over the packing, there are even movers who can provide packing supplies, taking one step off your shoulders. Another great option if you’ll need storage during your long-distance move is using a moving container. Moving and storage companies like BigSteelBox, rent containers that they deliver to your home in advance of your move so you can take your time packing. When you’re done, they’ll pick up your container and either move it to your new home or to one of their secure storage facilities. But the point is, it’s better to coordinate with a moving company to see what tasks (other than just transportation) they’re more qualified to complete, rather than stressing to do it all on your own. It’s risky to try new things when you’re about to go on a move this big. Before you choose just anybody, thoroughly read reviews from reputable moving companies that service your destination. 5. ONLY GETTING ONE ESTIMATE On the subject of doing proper research, never settle for one answer. Once you’ve short-listed companies you’re interested in, start requesting quotes from all of them. Don’t just look for the lowest price. Consider liability and insurance, the overall estimate, and whether there are any additional or hidden fees. Will transporting fragile items will increase their estimate? Do they offer any free services? Will there be additional costs if they need to move objects up and down stairs or even across long front gardens? Be sure to ask every company about any of these additional costs. Finally, find out what insurance plans they have. What are they liable for? Will they insure fragile item losses or damages? You’ll want to do this searching ahead of time. Many moving services are in high demand, so it’s best to schedule several weeks before your moving day. Need your first estimate? Start with us. Two Small Men With Big Hearts does our moves your way. Don’t hesitate to reach out with all these questions and more. We’re excited to help!", "author": "Two Small Men with Big Hearts", "dateModified": "2020-03-02", "datePublished": "2020-04-03", "headline": "5 LONG DISTANCE MOVING MISTAKES TO AVOID AT ALL COSTS", "image": [ "https://blog.twosmallmen.com/hubfs/tsm_blog_declutter%202.jpeg" ], "isBasedOnUrl": "https://blog.twosmallmen.com/long-distance-moving-mistakes-to-avoid-at-all-costs", "keywords": "Long Distance Moving, Moving Company", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://twosmallmen.com/" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Two Small Men with Big Hearts", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://twosmallmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/two-small-men-logo-sticky-retina.png" } }, "description": " Planning your long-distance move? You’ve read what to do—how about what not to do? When you start moving, avoid these time-consuming and costly mistakes." } "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://blog.twosmallmen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tsm_blog_declutter.jpeg?width=3000&name=tsm_blog_declutter.jpeg", }, } Read More

The Community of Big Hearts Presents: Sam

If you’ve been following along with our staff series, you know that community is important to us. Part of staying involved in our communities has led us to donating staff time to organizations in the cities where we live and operate. We want to share those stories with you, and we hope to inspire other companies to get on board with this idea! Keep reading to learn more about Sam, a Winnipeg staffer who volunteered on Misericordia Health Centre Foundation’s Angel Squad during the holidays at the end of 2019!   What was the experience like? Sam: My volunteer shift was scheduled for first thing in the morning; it was so great to see the energy that the volunteers brought to the day even before the sunrise! I was immediately greeted by many smiling faces in angel costumes ready to help me pick a gown and tie my wings. While volunteering, I was stationed on a busy bridge directly behind the hospital with a group of my angel comrades. While getting the attention of motorists passing by, it was so uplifting to see how excited people were to honk, wave, and cheer at the angels while continuing towards the hospital to stop in and offer support. What meaning does community involvement carry for you? Sam: I’m very proud of our diverse communities in Winnipeg. Each community has their own uniquely wonderful strengths that deserve to be celebrated. They also come along with their own unique weaknesses or gaps; that is where us as community members really have the opportunity for some positive impact. It is amazing that something seemingly small or requiring minimum effort from one community member could mean something huge to another or the community as a whole! How does volunteering impact you? Sam: It feels awesome being able to take some time to help out and support others. If you haven’t volunteered before, I really urge you to try it out! I have had the pleasure of being involved in a couple charitable organizations in the past, specifically with recruiting volunteers, so I know firsthand how valuable that help is to an organization, community or project. The atmosphere in a volunteering setting is totally energizing, the people and organizations who are in need of volunteers are so grateful and you can just feel the passion in the room. Any final thoughts you’d like to share? Sam: I absolutely love that Two Small Men is serious about supporting our communities in many ways, including the Employee Volunteer Time Off program. I also encourage anyone who is reading this blog to check out the Community of Big Hearts podcast. Each episode contains uplifting stories of resilience from amazing leaders, contributors, and members of community who are doing some amazing things! It is easier than you think to get involved. You will feel great and your effort will be so appreciated… its a win-win! Misericordia Health Centre Foundation’s Angel Squad helps support better health care for all Manitobans. For the past 24 years, volunteers dress in gowns, wings and halos to collect drive-by donations and spread the holiday spirit! The funds raised by the Angel Squad enhance the Misericordia’s long-term care resident’ lives, purchase new specialized equipment and supports their patients most in need. The Misericordia Health Centre Foundation is dedicated to supporting the heath care needs of our community.   Read More

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