This Halloween's Monster job/house

This Halloween definitely proved to be a "trick or treat" for our movers. We spent several days delivering custom windows to this gigantic house under construction on the Bridle Path. We knew we had a long day ahead of us as we loaded our trucks, but when we arrived it sure was a surprise!

A few days rest and were back at it again.

We Want It! - City of Toronto Recycling Program

Funny video about where to take your unwanted electronics and other e-waste.

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Moving Tips for IKEA furniture

I have just installed a very beautiful IKEA wall lamp. While browsing the store I could not help but noticed everything is sold and shipped in flat boxes. However, I have not been on a single move when the IKEA furniture is packed back into a box. To be honest, the IKEA furniture does not always make it to the other end. Its the risk we take. The problem with moving IKEA furniture is a great percentage are made from inexpensive particleboard and fastened together with dowels & a quarter turn from a single locking nut.



Particleboard breaks very easily, and can cause a critical connecting bolt to break loose. Similarly, a simple quarter turn can easily unwind with a few bumps and vibrations.

Before you move your IKEA furniture consider these few tips:



1)Lean gently on the item, if it looks sturdy enough to tip over and carry sideways without loosing its shape you might not have to disassemble. if the item sways heavily, or has to travel a great distance consider disassembling. Vibrations and bumps from moving will loosen the joints and make the piece vulnerable.



2)Place scotch/painters tape over any nuts or screws held on with less than one full 360 degree rotation. If the nut is fastened with a quarter turn, it will likely fall off and never be found.



3) If you choose to disassemble, take a picture, or find a copy of the installation manuals we always throw out. a picture is worth a 1000 words and it will save you a considerable amount of time reassembling. Mark corners with tape and mark numbers or letters to corresponding sides for easy reassembly.



4) Wrap the IKEA furniture tight with moving blankets, tape and stretch-wrap if available. this will keep the unit tight and in its intended form.



Good Luck!

Feng Shui - Decorating for Harmony

Feng Shui Video Tips

Feng Shui means wind and water. It was first created 3000-5000 years ago when farmers wanted to decide the best locations to build homes, plant crops and honor ancestors. It is an art and a science it is the practice of placement, arrangement and enhancement of a place to achieve harmony with the environment. We are connected to our environments. Our homes and our businesses are an expression of who we are and what is going on in our lives. Feng shui incorporates an awareness of how our environment affects us. Feng Shui removes obstacles that prevent us from manifesting our dreams. -Lynn Huffman

For local GTA Toronto Feng Shui analysis, seminars and information try visiting World of Feng Shui

abbeyWood Moving & Storage

Relocation of Volvo & Mack Truck Education Center

Just this week abbeyWood Moving & Storage completed the relocation of Volvo & Mack trucks educational and training facility from Centennial College in Scarborough to their newly built facility in Mississauga. The beautiful modern training facility was built inside a parts distribution center towering with isles of parts and equipment. Transporting the heavy equipment and supplies was not a simple task. Every engine or transmission needed to be secured by hoist or skid then secured for transport. Piles of solid steel bars, mounting brackets, and tools had to be packed into cartons without collapsing under their own weight, as the carton next to it could contain delicate measuring tools. At destination every part was unpacked and returned to the right storage cabinet. Classrooms were setup and placed in an aesthetically pleasing fashion. It took several 53’ trailers and a lot of abbeyWood movers to get it all done but by the end everything looked great and the Volvo V12 engines gave our crew a good workout.

Floor runners are the mover’s mainstay of home protection equipment. They are placed in the front entrance and main walkways of a home. On every move it is abbeyWood’s policy to use our complimentary floor runners. Floor runners are consisted of a 1\4” rubber bottom for grip and insulation against shock. The top is coated with a polyester material to absorb water and dust. Floor runners make a world of difference in protecting hardwood floors, and new carpet.




The moving blanket is a thick and durable pad which sole purpose is to prevent scratches and absorb shock. The quality of a movers ‘pads’ can very from a light weight burlap ‘skin’ to a heavier quilted moving blanket. Typically one side is dark and made of coarse material while the inner side is brightly colored, soft and smooth. Over a banister they can protect against dents and scratches, on a doorway they can protect wood trim and drywall, and on a piece of furniture they will help ensure no damage occurs. One of the most important places to pad furniture is the base. When a dresser, washing machine, or cabinet is fully padded it prevents scratching on expensive hardwood floors when maneuvering an item into place. When your movers pad an item inside your house it goes a long way in preventing property damage to walls and floors in addition to the piece it protects. A common shortcut referred to as ‘draping’ is when a mover quickly places the pad around the piece in the truck without any tape. While this can protect the piece during transport it will be vulnerable if dropped or hit. At the very least make sure the larger and more expensive items are padded inside the home, whereas smaller items such as mops and plastic bins can be draped inside the moving truck to save time.





The piano skid is a long L shaped board designed to hold baby-grand, grand or upright pianos. The upright piano is placed on top, and the baby grand on its side, padded, then strapped through special holes on the bottom of the piano skid. On either end of the piano skid there are lifting straps, however most movers choose to put the skid on top of a 4 wheeled dolly instead. When going down stairs the skid can slide smoothly without damaging the piano. The L shaped lip helps keep the piano in place and its bottom corner protected on the way down. Not every mover has the experience and knowledge to properly maneuver and handle pianos. Some piano’s have lacquer that can chip or dent easily and need special care and attention. Depending on the complexity of the relocation may be beneficial for a piano relocation company to handle the move in certain situations.

Moving Protection Equipment (Part 1)

When it comes to protecting your home and furniture, sometimes the best offense is a good defense. This post will briefly go over some of the equipment professional movers use to protect your home and furniture from being damaged.



Crates such as these are used for protecting works of art, marble, stone or glass. Crates provide protection against any impacts and allow you to safely pickup and drop an item without damaging a delicate piece inside. Another benefit from crating is that movers can build delicate items into their load without loosing valuable space. Crates are excellent for Cross-Canada, Cross-Border and moves into storage. However, for local moves within the GTA most people feel the extra protection is not required.



If you look closely at these white carpet stairs you will notice they are covered with a glossy plastic sheet. Without a doubt, these sticky carpet covers provide the best protection against stains and other marks that can build up over the course of a move. Each roll can cost between $15-25, significantly less than hiring a professional carpet cleaning service. The plastic can be a little slippery once wet, but is otherwise slip free.