2016

Moving Across The Country? Make These Plans Before You Leave

Moving is never easy, but moving all of the way across the country presents many more challenges than just moving across town. It will take at least a few days for your things to arrive, your friends and family will be thousands of miles away, and the sheer time it takes to plan everything can be intimidating. One of the most stressful parts of the move will be the first few days after you arrive in the new place.…

Tips For A Cross-Country Move

Moving across the country can be a big task, and many people don’t know how to prepare. If you have a cross-country move in you future, you need to be ready and organized. Avoid the following mistakes when you’re getting ready to move across the country: Not Booking a Moving Company as Soon as Possible When you find out that you’re moving across the country, whether for professional or personal reasons, it is essential to contact several moving companies for quotes.…

Heading To Your First Trade Show Circuit? Commercial Moving And Storage Companies Can Make It Easier

Trade shows are an important part of marketing for many industries, and those 2 or 3 days at the trade show provide business-to-business opportunities that can influence your sales for the rest of the year. If your exhibits are missing, damaged, or not set up in time, someone with the power to make an important contract with your company could walk by and not walk back again. That means that it’s important to consider not just how you set your trade show exhibit up, but how you get it there in the first place.…

Packing Steps That Will Keep Glass Figurines Protected And Organized While Moving

If you own a large collection of glass figurines and plan on moving some of them to your office that is located across town, the following steps can be used to assist with keeping the glass pieces protected and organized while they are being transported. Materials socks cushioned fabric scissors packing tape roll of bubble wrap adhesive labels permanent marker notebook cartons with dividers packing peanuts newspaper fragile labels Wrap Each Glass Piece Inside Of Fabric…

Properly Pack And Label Porcelain Collectibles

If you have a showroom that is currently filled with porcelain collectibles that are going to be transported to a new home that you have recently purchased, pack and label the items with the following steps. Carefully preparing the collectibles prior to moving day will prevent unforeseen damages and will allow you to keep track of the location of each piece. Materials duster tube socks packing tape cotton batting scissors roll of bubble wrap self-adhesive labels permanent marker notebook pen large cartons with dividers packing peanuts newspaper fragile stickers Dust Off Each Piece And Wrap Them Inside Of Socks Or Cotton Batting…

College Tips For Lower Storage Unit Rates

Gearing up for your first semester of college? If so, this likely means packing up your room and moving into a dorm out of state. Well, because your parents likely want to clear out your room to make some extra space, your new dorm may not be able to accommodate the space needed to house all of your old belongings and furniture items. This is where renting a storage unit really comes handy.…

Tips For A Temporary Move

A temporary move can sometimes seem more complicated than a permanent move, especially if you are moving across country or even overseas. Your goal should be to simplify the process as much as possible. In many ways you are planning for two moves when the situation is temporary – both the current move and the eventual move back or to the next location. The following tips can help you make the process easier.…

Three Tips For Organizing Your Storage Unit

When you are needing to free up space in your home, renting a storage unit can be an excellent option. However, there are many people that will make mistakes when they are packing their items or loading them into the storage unit. These mistakes can expose the stored items to a risk of damage as well as make it more difficult to retrieve items from the unit. To minimize the risk of these mistakes, you should utilize the following few tips for packing and organizing the items that will go in your storage unit.…

Lock It Up, But Don't Throw Away The Key: Four Lock Options For Your Self Storage Unit

Once you have selected your self storage unit, you want to keep the contents secure from unscrupulous thieves. One way to do so is to pick a quality lock for your unit. When picking a lock, you have a few different options. Take a few moments to research your alternatives so you pick the best lock for your needs. 1. Keyless Locks A keyless lock is one of the most convenient lock options.…

Preparing Your Upright Piano For Storage

If you plan on moving to a new home, and you do not have adequate space available for an upright piano right away, you will most likely want to put it in a storage unit until you can make room for it. An upright piano will need special care and preparation for a storage unit because, without the right protective measures, there is a risk of humidity or pests causing it damage.…