Here are some tips as Montreal's moving day approaches on July 1
With moving day coming on July 1, those in the industry know there are tips that can make the day go much more smoothly.
Montreal and Quebec's unofficial moving day is on Tuesday (July 1) and moving companies are working overtime.
For those looking to ease the stress, there are ways to make the process smoother.
Bust-a-Move owner Jonathan Painchaud said his staff are booked three months in advance, and moving is all about speed and efficiency.
It all starts with how prepared clients are when the movers arrive.
'Come moving day, it's super important to, I would say, reserve parking for the truck, make sure that when the truck gets there, it can park, in front of your address,' said Painchaud.
Inside the house, the prep work is just as important.
'It's important to get rid of stuff that you don't need, use or want anymore. It's nice to think of it like a fresh start,' said Sort It Out With Samara owner Samara Shapson.
Shapson said the earlier you purge, the better, as it can save time, money, and stress down the line.
'You don't want to have to start going through stuff and purging stuff once you're in the new home, you want that done if possible before,' she said.
Other tips include packing an essentials box, and clearly labelling each box with a list of what's inside.
'I also recommend that you unpack, starting with that kitchen bathrooms, and, if you have children, their bedroom so that they can feel settled as fast as possible,' said Shapson.
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Obtaining proper moving supplies well in advance of the move day is essential for a stress-free day. (CTV News)
Preparing well in advance of the move can make all the difference.
'People always underestimate how long it's going to take to pack their home, so we always recommend buying moving materials well ahead of time and slowly chipping away at it just to get a jump on the process,' said Painchaud. 'It'll be more enjoyable that way. It'll be less stressful, than trying to do it all in two days.'
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