31 May
2018
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Relocating for a Job: A Simple Guide
Being offered a new job or promotion is an exciting step in your professional life. It's a change that can require you to learn new skills, work with new people, and adapt to new surroundings. As exciting as that can be, starting a job can be stressful. Relocating for a job can be even more stressful. Not to worry, there are ways
30 Apr
2018
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Spring Moving: Top 5 Perks
It's that time of year again folks! Time to get your spring cleaning done, and perhaps just in time for your next big move? Spring moving definitely has its benefits, and we're here to tell you our top five. 1) Spring Moving means better weather Let's face it, the weather plays a big role in why it's easier to move in
10 Apr
2018
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Tips for Packing and Moving Fragile Items
So you're planning your next big move, making lists and buying supplies. Then you realize you'll be moving fragile items that need to get from point A to point B intact. The Ottawa Valley Movers team doesn't want you to experience more stress than necessary, which is why we have a list of useful tips you can reference to avoid the
19 Mar
2018
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Moving Advice for Students on a Budget
We all know that moving can be an expensive, time-consuming process. When you're a busy student trying to juggle assignments, a part-time job, friends, and family, moving can feel like a daunting task, and we've all been there. We have some moving advice to share to keep you sane during this hectic time! Be strategic about the location Where you
09 Feb
2018
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Tips for Settling into a New Neighbourhood
Moving to a new city? It doesn't have to be the end of your social life. Ottawa Valley Movers has some helpful suggestions to get you involved in your new neighbourhood, and to make friends in no time! Introduce Yourself If you believe it's important to get to know the people in your new neighbourhood, it's a good idea to let
29 Jan
2018
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5 Tips for a Better Moving Experience
If you’ve ever moved to a new home, or know someone who has, then you probably know what a stressful process it can be. This stress comes from a variety of factors; poor organization, inexperienced movers, bad weather, last-minute plan changes, the list goes on. If you plan on moving this winter season and want to learn some tips that
21 Jun
2017
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Ce qu’il faut savoir pour un déménagement réussi
Le déménagement est toujours une opération stressante, c’est l’affaire de toute la famille, il ne suffit pas seulement de faire ses cartons, il y a beaucoup de choses auxquelles il faut penser et à faire dans un temps limité: date du déménagement (éviter les fins de semaines), déménagement seul ou avec un professionnel, formalités administratives…et puis il y a automatiquement
18 Jun
2017
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Tips for Moving to a Smaller Home
Are you moving to a smaller home in the Ottawa area? If so you probably have surplus items you don’t want a moving company in Ottawa to take to your new place. However, scaling back on your possessions can be overwhelming! Whether you only need to purge a few items, or have a lifetime of things to sort through, here
15 Jun
2017
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6 Reasons Why People Move
No matter if you are going across the country, or across town, moving is a stressful thing to go through. With all of the decluttering, packing, planning and hassle involved with moving, why do people do it? Outaouais moving experts deal with people on the move every day, and often encounter people who are relocating for the following reasons: 1.
12 Jun
2017
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From Dependant to Dorm: Tips for Freshman Moving Away From Home
Starting college or university can bring on a whole slew of emotions: excitement, nervousness, nostalgia and quite a bit of stress. It’s not easy to pack your entire life into a few small boxes and cart them off to a totally foreign institution full of nothing but strangers – but that’s all part of the experience of being a freshman.Latest From Our Blog
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