Packing Tips

Moving across town is a challenging task, but moving internationally is an even more complex undertaking. Between your belongings, real estate, and personal details, it is not surprising that a lot of details can be easily overlooked. Rely on international movers in Calgary and [...]

Most people don’t realize how tricky packing can be until they need to relocate every item they own. Fine china, electronics, and large furniture all pose their own unique problems, but pets – especially fish – are in a league all their own. [...]

Packing is not a simple or quick task. It takes a great deal of time and can be one of the most stressful aspects of moving into a new home. Staying organized is the key to a stress-free move, and allowing oneself to [...]

Glassware, electronics, art, china, and antiques all have one thing in common: they require extra care when moving. Whether you have an extensive antique collection or just one special piece, it is important to respect the fragility of these items when packing and [...]

There are a lot of valuable items you will have in your move, and most of them are non-replaceable. While you know how to wrap your expensive China and put extra bubble wrap around your grandmother’s vase, what steps are necessary to protect your [...]

Most people put a lot of time and energy into packing. Getting organized, purging unwanted belongings and bubble wrapping breakables get a lot of attention, but unpacking is often considered as an afterthought. After years of moving residents of Calgary and Edmonton, Matco [...]

Packing isn’t a process that most people are looking to repeat after moving. For professional movers though, it is a part of daily life. Helping countless families and individuals move each year, it becomes obvious when we see clients struggle because they do [...]