One of the trickiest rooms to pack when you are moving is the kitchen. One reason for this is that there is just so much to sort through. On top of that, you have breakables, sharps, and other hard-to-pack items that you must sort through. If you want to efficiently pack your kitchen, the following steps can help: Set Aside Transition Items As you are sorting through your kitchen supplies, keep an eye out for items that you will need during the last couple of days in your old house, as well as items you will need during the first couple of days in your new house.
24 June 2015
If you're struggling with too many items before a big move into a smaller home, you can take advantage of a storage unit that can provide extra room. While renting a storage unit is a fairly easy task, you may end up frustrated due to the size or condition of the unit without a bit of preparation. By taking the time to compare storage facilities and the units they offer, you can end up with a storage unit that provides plenty of room for your belongings and will continue to serve you in the months of years to come:
16 June 2015
If you are planning on putting some of your belongings in storage, you will want to do whatever necessary to keep them free from moisture, as it can have detrimental impact on their condition. There are a few tasks you can do yourself to help keep your items moisture-free, saving them from mold and mildew as a result. Here are some tips to use when storing your items to help keep them safe and dry.
18 May 2015
When it comes to moving precious objects, paintings take a bit more prep work and care than other items. Whether you collect art or love to paint, you have to take extra steps to protect, pack and secure your paintings before the movers arrive. If you pack them properly, your paintings will be perfectly protected even if they get banged about accidentally during the move. While it might take you several minutes to pack each painting, the time is well worth it.
30 April 2015
Have you been collecting sports cards for a long time and now have boxes of them in your home? You can free up space in your home it you store the cards in a climate controlled self-storage unit. Below, find out why a climate controlled self-storage unit is the best way to store your sports card collection without causing them any damage. What Makes a Climate Controlled Self-Storage Unit Ideal for Sports Cards?
18 March 2015
Too many people find themselves thinking that the only thing that they have to consider when they are out looking for a self storage facility is the price. While this is certainly something that you are going to consider, you need to think more about how safe you will be at that unit. Whether you visit your self storage unit during the day, night, or both. To help you make sure that you are finding the best possible self storage shed when safety is your concern, you will want to review the following things.
4 March 2015
If you are going to be moving from a large home to one that is smaller, you may want to invest in a self storage unit to hold items so you do not fill your house or apartment with extra clutter. Moving quickly can leave you with an abundance of items that you will want to go through, so having a storage unit is a great idea to hold them as you sort.
26 February 2015
Your piano is more than just an investment, it is a way for you to express your creativity. That's why you want to make sure that it is handled properly when it comes time to move it. The best way to make sure that your piano goes through the move safely is to hire a professional to do it, because they have the experience needed to alleviate as much risk as possible for your piano.
18 February 2015
Selling your house and moving can be stressful enough as it is, but it often becomes even more stressful when you need to go through a lifetime of items you've accumulated. Having too much "stuff" around your house can even slow down a sale, as buyers may not be able to see your home through all your clutter and in turn, you have fewer offers for your house. Using a self-storage unit during this time can help in a variety of ways.
19 January 2015
Moving can be a very stressful process. Once you have found a new place to live you have to get boxes and packaging material and spend, days even weeks packaging everything up. Then you have to haul all your furniture and boxes onto a truck and dive to your new home. The it's the same process in reverse, unload the truck, unpack the boxes, dispose of the boxes and packaging. By the end of it you are stressed out and your whole body aches.
23 September 2013
