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Field notes from
a decade of moving.

Practical, hard-earned, sometimes opinionated. Written between jobs at the kitchen table — no SEO filler, no listicles, no "10 best moving companies in 2026."

12 posts
FEATURED · MAY 2026
★ Editor's pickCompany reviews 14 min

The 7 best moving companies in Toronto, ranked after I tried six of them

I spent the last year tracking estimates, talking to crews, and watching trucks pull into driveways. Here's who's actually worth hiring in 2026 — and who isn't.

Read the postMay 06, 2026
CHECKLISTS
Checklists 7 min

The 14-day checklist that saves every first-time mover

Two weeks is enough — if you do the right thing on the right day. Here's the rhythm I give every friend who calls me panicking.

May 04, 2026
PACKING
Packing 5 min

How I pack glassware so nothing — and I mean nothing — breaks

Bubble wrap is fine. Newsprint is better. The trick is in how you stand the box at the truck door.

Apr 27, 2026
GEAR
Gear 11 min

U-Haul vs. Discount vs. Penske: 18 months of receipts

I rented from all three across seven moves. Mileage fees, fuel charges, the cab smell, the suspension. Here's the honest breakdown.

Apr 22, 2026
FIELD NOTES
Field notes 4 min

Stairs without back pain: the lift my dad taught me on day one

Three angles, one breath, and a tip about your knees most movers learn ten years too late.

Apr 18, 2026
HIRING
Hiring 8 min

How to read a moving quote without getting played

Hourly minimums, fuel surcharges, weekend premiums. Here's what every line item actually means — and what to push back on.

Apr 09, 2026
GEAR
Gear 6 min

I've packed in 4,000 boxes. These are the only ones I buy now.

Home Depot, U-Haul, Costco, Ikea, Amazon — six brands, double-walled vs. single-walled, and the one I won't shut up about.

Apr 02, 2026
CITY GUIDES
City guides 5 min

Moving in February: what Toronto winters do to a hardwood floor

Salt, slush, and the floor protector I won't shut up about. A short love letter to ram board.

Mar 28, 2026
COMPANY REVIEWS
Company reviews 9 min

Mississauga & Brampton: 4 movers who actually pick up the phone

The GTA west has fewer good options than downtown — but the four below are the real deal. With prices, response times, and red flags.

Mar 19, 2026
PACKING
Packing 6 min

Packing a studio apartment: the eight-box system

I've moved hundreds of studios. They all fit into eight boxes. Here is the order I always pack them in.

Mar 14, 2026
HIRING
Hiring 10 min

Cross-province moves: the questions I'd ask before I sign anything

Binding vs. non-binding estimates, weight tickets, broker scams. The 12 questions that filter out 90% of bad actors.

Mar 04, 2026
GEAR
Gear 4 min

Appliance dollies: why I stopped buying the cheap ones

$80 vs. $280. The difference is your fridge, your stairs, and your back.

Feb 24, 2026