Just about everyone hates moving.
With that being the case, how can individuals lessen the trauma that often times come with packing up and relocating to a new residence or business?
How can they move everything home to a new locale without spending a fortune, damaging goods and losing their sanity all at once?
In some cases, they will not have room for everything in their new home or office space, so that necessitates using a self-storage unit.
The need for such a unit can include reasons like moving out of the area and you won?t be able to take everything with you, needing temporary storage while your new place is being readied and you had to vacate the current property, protecting personal items and/or business information while getting settled somewhere, and moving from a larger locale to one with less space.
Making the move more simplified can be done by packing the right way when using a self-storage facility.
If you find yourself having to pack a storage unit, remember these tips:
* Boxes make all the difference – What kind of boxes you use for your unit do prove important. While many storage units are properly kept and ventilated, you will come across some from time to time that are not. In those instances, even the slightest bit of water getting into your unit can cause damage. Mold is often times the biggest problem, so make sure the boxes are sturdy and the unit’s ventilation works well and the doors are properly placed to avoid even a little water from seeping into the unit;
* Pack from back to front – While items in a storage unit may be needed at anytime, there is a good chance some items will not. Therefore, start in the back of the unit and work your way forward. The items you place in the back should be things you have very little need for, while those up front are things you may have to get at. By arranging things in an orderly manner, you?re not left having to tear apart the unit to get to something all the way in the rear;
* Label as much as possible – Even though you can?t label things like furniture and other such items that are not in boxes, do mark as many things possible so you know where stuff is. If you are packing some items away that will or could be used in the home at some point, label the boxes such as living room, kitchen, bedroom, etc. By doing this, you are not left having to dig through box after box when the time comes that you need something from the unit;
* Stack accordingly – It seems like a no-brainier, but be sure to put the heavier boxes on the bottom, with lighter ones on top. Things can shift occasionally over time, meaning having heavily stuffed boxes on top of lighter ones can lead to damaged goods. The same applies with furniture, meaning do not set a heavy table on top of something light;
* Check security out – Finally, make it a point to review the security measures in place at the facility you are considering. More and more facilities are turning to video security and other high-tech features in order to keep customer goods safe and sound. Also check out the neighborhood where you?re thinking of storing goods. Is it a high crime area? Is there sufficient lighting around the storage facility should you have the need to go there during evening hours?
Using a self-storage facility can have a number of pluses for you as you look to lessen the trauma of uprooting your home or business.
