Matco News and Moving Tips
Everything You Need to Know About Moving in Bad Weather
Moving can be stressful enough as it is without having to worry about the weather messing up your big day. Depending on what time of year you decide to move, bad weather can range from a simple rainfall all the way to a [...]
3 Things to Consider When Planning an International Move
Organizing a move is both exciting and difficult. When you’re planning an international move, things can go so well or completely the other way around depending on your preparation and planning. That’s why we recommend speaking to a professional moving company with experience in [...]
Matco Moving Solutions Acquires I-Care Office Solutions of Edmonton Strengthens Position in the Commercial Moving Market
Matco Moving Solutions, a fully integrated provider of residential and commercial domestic and international moving services, household goods relocation and warehousing, has acquired I-Care Office Solutions of Edmonton, Alberta. The purchase adds to Matco's growing commercial relocation business and provides Matco entry into the office [...]
How do I Prepare my Appliances for Moving?
Your major appliances, such as your refrigerator, washing machine, drier, and dishwasher, are probably the heaviest and most costly items that your residential movers will need to handle. To ensure that your appliances have a safe trip to your new home and are ready to [...]
How to Pack Books
They’re small, portable, and usually, don’t have any fancy technology built into them, but the books in your library can still be one of the more challenging parts of your move. Without a little organization and planning, your books can easily become the [...]
When is the Best Time to Move?
The short answer is that it depends. There’s no single “best” time to move. There’s only the best time for you. If you’re renting and for one reason or another have to be out by the first of the month, then the decision [...]
How to Pack Up and Move Your Child’s Room
Packing up your children’s belongings can be a difficult process that takes up a lot of your time and attention. With so much going on, it’s difficult to decide what will be brought to the new home and what won’t. Fortunately, at Matco [...]
The Best Way to Pack Your Wardrobe
Although moving companies can take a lot of the stress out of moving, they can’t do everything. To make sure your clothes are packed exactly right you should plan ahead. If you keep these tips in mind, packing your wardrobe for the movers should [...]
How to Choose a Moving Company That Fits Your Needs
Like most services, you want to hire movers that are specifically qualified for the job. There are so many factors to consider and it’s important to account for how each one will affect the process. At Matco Moving Solutions, we pride ourselves on [...]
Moving Scams and How to Avoid Them
Moving can be an incredibly stressful experience. One of the last things you need is to find out that your moving company isn’t quite what they made themselves out to be. A lot of moving companies out there use deceptive tactics and inconvenience [...]
How to Pack Up Your Liquor Cabinet
Packing your liquor cabinet is a delicate task that requires precision and careful attention to detail. Your bottles of wine and liquor can be extremely expensive, so it’s important that you take the time to pack your cabinet properly to avoid damaging any [...]
How to Pack Your Valuables Before a Move
Before a move, the biggest worry for most people is simple: what’s going to happen to all of my valuables? We at Matco Moving Solutions in Calgary, Edmonton and other Canadian locations understand the apprehension that comes with handing your expensive belongings over [...]
How to Prevent Injuries While Moving
Let’s face it, moving to a new home causes enough stress without the constant worry that you might hurt yourself in the process. We at Matco Moving Solutions in Edmonton and Calgary offer a variety of moving solutions for any occasion. We know [...]
How to Safely Move Breakable Items
Moving can be a massive undertaking and take weeks, or even months to prepare for. Thankfully, Matco Moving Solutions is available in Calgary and Edmonton with movers on the go to help you in numerous ways. From setting up your pre-moving plan to partial or [...]
How to Move Perishable & Pantry Food Items
If you’re planning out the logistics of your upcoming residential move, one thing you’ll need to consider is what to do with your food items. Not only are there the things in your fridge and pantry to think about, but many of us also [...]
Moving with Musical Instruments
Moving can be a hectic process, especially when you have fragile or valuable items to transport. You may have paid quite a bit of money for your musical instruments, so you will want to ensure that they remain in good condition during a [...]
How to Beat the Summer Heat when Moving
Summer is peak moving season. It is also the time in which temperatures are also at the highest and though there are many fun in the sun activities, moving is not one of them. Over-exertion in the heat can quickly cause heat illnesses [...]
What Can I Deduct on My Taxes After a Move?
Did you know that you can claim certain moving expenses on your taxes? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) allows people in some circumstances to claim a variety of items after they move. This could help to offset the overall cost of relocation, so [...]
Moving Electronics the Right Way – Tips from Residential Movers in Edmonton and Calgary
When you are relocating, the last thing you need to worry about is whether your electronic items are sustaining damage. You can avoid such worry by properly packing these items prior to your move. By taking a little precaution in advance, you can [...]
Keeping Hazardous Items Safe in Your Home
Storing hazardous items properly is imperative. You may not even realize that some items are potentially hazardous. However, many products in the home can be harmful if not stored in the proper way. Tips from Your Trusted Local Storage and Moving Company in [...]