Moving & Storage Tips
Completely Fill Each Box
Make sure you completely fill each box. This is one of the most important storage tips because it makes stacking boxes much easier. Boxes that are only partially filled have a tendency to collapse when stacked. Overstuffed boxes also make stacking more difficult because their shape becomes distorted.
Planning Is Essential
An essential part of any move is proper planning. Planning ahead will save you time and money. You need to plan where things will go inside the unit so that, if you need access to them, you won’t have to spend time rearranging things later. You’ll also want to plan for what you’ll be storing so that you can provide the proper storage conditions, particularly if climate controlled storage is necessary.
Document Your Inventory
A list of storage tips wouldn’t be complete without the advice of documenting all the items you’ll be placing into storage. It’s a good idea to label each box and record the contents. This makes moving out and unpacking much easier. We suggest numbering each box and writing it down on a sheet of paper or on a spreadsheet.
Fragile Items
Wrap fragile items in plastic, paper, and bubble wrap
Bed Storage
Bed frames, table legs and other parts should be removed so that they are easier to move and take up less storage space.
Haz Mat
Hazardous and combustible items (explosives, perishables, or liquids) are prohibited!
Speak To A Storage Pro
One of the most commonly overlooked self storage tips is speaking with an experienced professional. Our team has years of experience helping others. We’ve heard it all over the years and that experience is something you can leverage to your advantage. Got questions? We’ve got the answers!
Ask About Ceiling Height
When planning for the size unit you’ll need, make sure you account for height of the ceiling. Many of our rooms have ceilings of eight feet. Underutilization of the unit is something proper planning will help you avoid.
Disassemble Parts
Larger items should be broken down for ease of packing and storage. Group and package pieces together so you can easily reassemble them later.
Storage Tips For Better Organization
Has a room or space in your home effectively become a storage room? It’s time to get everything out of your house and into a storage unit. Renting a storage unit enables you to keep your possessions without having to get rid of them. The ideal way to declutter is to store your items in a secure storage facility.
Don’t just throw your belongings haphazardly into your unit. Taking time to create paths of boxes makes it easy to access items you may need. Creating paths ensures you’ll avoid any hassle later.
Big And Small
Don’t just stuff your larger items into the back if you might need to access them. Large boxes tend to be heavier than smaller ones so planning them as base is a good idea.
Office Extension
Use The Right Size Box And Label It
Boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. To make things easier to carry, you'll want to leave larger boxes for bulky items that take up a lot of room, but don't weigh as much.
Use small to medium size boxes for fragile items like dishes and glassware. These smaller size boxes are also much better for books and heavy items. It's much easier to carry them and they're less likely to break.
Your Moving & Packing Supply Store
We stock all the boxes, tape, padding, locks and other moving and packing supplies you'll ever need. If you need a UHaul truck, we can arrange the rental for you as an authorized UHaul dealer.
