Curtis McDowell was tired of not getting ahead working for someone else, he began exploring ways to use his operations and industry knowledge to start his own business.

When you've paid for a move, should you plan to tip your movers as well? We're covering the ins and outs of tipping movers - when to do it, how much and more.

We all know that moving can be stressful. There are a lot of things to do and it always feels like you might be forgetting something. Also, changing your home implies a lot of emotional strain as well. So here we will tell you 5 things you can do to make moving less stressful. We will also explore why moving is so stressful in the first place.‍

While it can be nice to be at home, it can also be easier to become overwhelmed or distracting when your personal life and work converge. We’ve put together some tips on creating a distraction-free office space within your home, so you can be the most productive and effective at your job.

It’s perfectly poetic to think about being inside near the fire when there’s a winter storm brewing outside. However, if you don’t spend some time preparing your home for the possibility of inclement weather, you may find that you spend a little less time delighting in coziness and a little more time huddling under blankets and trying to ward off an unexpected chill.

Franchise Partner Nicolas Mosos, from You Move Me Kitchener, was interviewed live on CHCH-TV on November 23rd.

There’s no easy or “right” answer to whether you should rent or buy when relocating to a new city. In addition to the considerations one would normally weigh in the age-old ‘rent or buy’ debate, the added dimension of relocating can make the decision even trickier!

Ever since I moved house and broke a beautiful antique wash basin, I've become a patient person - when it comes to moving! It was a lovely Delft Blue basin that had been in my family for years, and I eventually tired of looking at that sad, grey-gluey scar running the length of that gorgeous porcelain, and had to dispose of the piece. Preventing these moving tragedies is really just a matter of adequate preparation and having the right tools.

First-time home buyers know to prepare for a down payment, but that’s not the only cost to consider when buying your first home.

A new home awaits you; a moving day is inked on your calendar; the movers have been hired and now just the drudgery of packing is between you and a new chapter in your life. Packing is always such a chore. Consider packing for a weekend away or a summer trip and how even a time that should be full of joyous anticipation can be stressful.

It doesn’t matter if you’re moving across the country or across the street — it takes a lot of time and energy to pack up. Moving to a new home doesn’t have to disrupt your life. Here are a few simple steps to make your move (almost) fun!

When you need all the best moving tips in one place, You Move Me has got you covered! AreaVibes, along with a team of relocation experts, put together a great visual post that focuses on more than just the physical act of moving. Read on!

This blog is meant to be a guide to keeping your family and your possessions safe no matter whether you’re moving locally or cross-country.

Meetings can be painful. A quarter of all office workers complain they spend more time in meetings talking about work than actually doing it. In fact, research suggests that unproductive meetings may be the biggest time thief on the job. But they’re not the only one.

2015 was a big year for YMM Brands and, as 2016 kicks off, we are taking a look back at the last twelve months and the amazing work done by our franchise partners from 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, You Move Me, and WOW 1 DAY PAINTING.

Every day at 10:53 a.m. the ring of a marine bell cuts through the office at YMM Brands. It’s time for Huddle! Over 200 employees jump up from whatever they’re doing and gather in one room for a high-energy standup meeting.

When he first became a franchise partner with You Move Me, Mike Dahlman set a larger-than-life revenue goal. He knew it crazy for his first year in business...

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by helping others and spreading cheer through acts of kindness? Giving Tuesday happens every year on the day after Cyber Monday and was started in 2012. This year, we’re celebrating Giving Tuesday by sharing stories of how our franchise partners across all four of our brands.

When it comes to the look and feel of your home – the possibilities are as endless as the inspiration you choose to draw from. Do you have a favorite travel spot or a place that you’ve seen on postcards that you dream of escaping to?

Whether you are looking to sell your home, or create a warm and inviting exterior for your house, there are many cost-friendly, easy, fun, and beautiful ways of increasing your curb appeal. Because, after all, first impressions count.

Have you ever seen a crane maneuver a hot tub through a second-storey window? When you have large, awkward items to move, it's always best to hire a professional. The more awkward (and valuable) the item, the more important it is to consider insurance.

It’s always a risk to move your garden, and change is hard for plants, but these guidelines will maximize your plant’s potential to put down new roots in the garden as you will in your new home.

North Americans do a lot of moving, and oftentimes that means getting used to a new neighborhood. We’ve all heard the good and the ugly about neighbor relations, so to keep you on the good side, here are 4 tips we hope will help you make the most of this relationship.

Unless you start spring cleaning now, it’ll soon be 2017 and the junk will still be there. Our sister company 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has over 26 years of experience helping people reclaim their space, so we know a few things about deculttering

You finally shifted into your dream house, unpacked all the boxes, cleaned up all the clutter and mess. You are done with all the boring stuff and now it’s time to show off your new home! Throw a house-warming party to show off your new and improved place to your close friends.