Thanks for all the helpful tips, everyone! On Fri, May 22, 2015 at 8:05 AM, rachel young <[email protected]> wrote:
> > I did an open house for free stuff pick ups when we moved Camaraderie, and > what a nightmare that was. I put a start time in my ad, and people showed > up almost an hour before hand. They tried to rush the door when I opened > it, they were rude to one another, started fights. Not what I wanted on a > Sun morning. It did clear out most of the stuff, though, and the rest was > brought to a donation centre. > > John's suggestions are spot on, and it's also what I follow when I move > apartments. Why pay movers (or strain yourself) to move stuff you don't > need? I would only add two things to his suggestions. One is, where > possible, gather like with like so that you can easily see how many of > something you have, choose the best one if you're keeping it, or take the > best parts of one to add to another, etc. The other thing I would add is > that this is a good time to clean things so that the move is cleaner as > well. Don't move with dusty filing cabinets or cobwebs under your couches. > Clean them out, dust them off, wipe them down, even repair or stitch if > need be. The stuff that is going to your new space have a fresh beginning, > physically and emotionally. Bring only the best of the best, and in the > best condition, and your move will be cleaner and you'll have less to clean > once you're in the new space - because who really wants to be wiping old > coffee stains off of a piece of furniture after moving house? > > Good luck! > r. > > > > > *____________________rachel young*[email protected] > > *We're located at 2241 Dundas St W, 3rd floor* > *(between Bloor and Roncesvalles)* > > *Find us online:* > Website/blog > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fcamaraderie.ca%2F&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e> > and Newsletter > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fcamaraderienewsletter&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e> > , Twitter > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fcamaraderie&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e> > , > Facebook > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F9zv3Fx&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e> > , Google+ > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCamaraderiePlus&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e> > , Yelp > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCamaraderieYelp&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e>, > and LinkedIn > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCamaraderieGroup&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e> > > *New Camaraderie locations:* > La Prairie > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FcamaraderieLP&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e> > (Quebec) > - now open > Port Credit > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FcamaraderiePC&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e> > (Mississauga) > - summer 2015 > > We're a proud member of CoworkingToronto > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coworkingtoronto.ca%2F&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e> > , > CoworkingOntario > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fcoworkingontario.ca%2F&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e>, > and CoworkingCanada > <http://t.signauxdeux.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0SmZ58dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7sM9dn7dK_MMdBzM2-04?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coworkingcanada.ca%2F&si=5437397447737344&pi=88f6459c-01a1-435a-d5a4-925d7546bb0e> > ! > > > On 22 May 2015 at 08:34, John Newman <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Tony >> I used to work with a large retailer that would occasionally move a store >> from one location to another. It's a huge project that can be broken down >> in to smaller tasks. Start with the clean out, systematically working you >> way through the space, one closet/ drawer/ room at a time. This is the time >> to be ruthless. If you can't say where the item is going to move to and >> what use it will have, don't move it. Tag items for sale, donation, >> recycling and keep. This is not the time to be sentimental. You'll need to >> put a side all pack-rat instincts and be completely practical; Why are you >> saving each item? Where will it go in the new space? Stuff that has been >> boxed up or in the junk drawer for three years should not be moved. >> >> You may need to work with your trash/ recycling company to increase the >> frequency of pick-ups. Everything that can be responsibly given away now >> will be less to pack, transport and unpack later. >> >> Once all the clutter is gone you can start to think about the move. Find >> a commercial mover, they will be invaluable for moving the big items; >> furniture, appliances, etc. They can also help with best practices. >> >> Then stage your move. What is important to be set-up first? When will >> each room be moved? How many days/ nights will be required? Does the old >> space need to be shut down before the new space can open? What will that >> down time be? Or can essential services such as phone, wifi, building >> access be duplicated and have both spaces open for a transitional period? >> Either way over communicate with your team and your tenants. >> >> Good luck. You got this! >> >> On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 8:18:21 PM UTC-4, Tony Bacigalupo wrote: >>> >>> Hi coworkers! >>> >>> Does anyone have experience moving out of a space with a lot of stuff in >>> it? >>> >>> I'm working on moving New Work City, and after five (really seven) years >>> in one place, we've accumulated a lot of... stuff. I want to see the things >>> we don't need find a good home, whether it be by sale or giveaway or >>> responsible disposal, but it's such a big and complex project I'm not sure >>> where to begin. >>> >>> If anyone out there has any great tips to share to make the experience >>> as smooth as possible, I'd appreciate them. >>> >>> Thanks! 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