Practical, road-tested moves to make the day you load the truck (or unit) far less stressful.
Moving day can be one of the most stressful times — even with the best preparation. Whether you’re relocating or just need extra space, moving to a storage unit can significantly ease the burden. Here are essential tips and a few non-traditional moves to make your moving day as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Before packing, sort through your items and decide what to keep, donate, or discard. This reduces the number of items you need to move and store — and the boxes you have to label. Non-traditional tip: host a virtual garage sale on social media to quickly sell items you no longer need.
Wear comfortable clothes. Layers you can shed are best — moving warms you up fast. Hire help if needed — even just a few hours of professional movers for the heaviest items pays for itself in spared backs. Guide your movers — sticky notes labeling furniture and boxes with their destination room or storage spot save endless “where does this go?” conversations.
Once you’re at the storage unit: plan the layout with frequently used items near the front. Use shelving if possible. Leave aisles between boxes so you don’t have to unpack the whole unit to find one thing. Protect your items with pallets or tarps off the floor and plastic wrap on furniture.
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Moving is physically demanding. Set a timer to break every hour, drink twice as much water as you think you need, and arrange someone to watch pets and kids — they slow you down even when they’re trying to help. After the move, treat yourself: dinner out, a movie night, or just a long shower and an early bedtime.
Place heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on top. Use uniform box sizes for easier stacking. Leave a small walkway for access to items in the back. Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap or packing paper, and never store anything directly on the floor — use pallets or shelving.
No. Food, plants, and other perishable items should never be stored in a storage unit. These items can attract pests and cause damage to your belongings and the facility.
Prohibited items include hazardous, toxic, flammable, or explosive materials; gasoline, fuel, propane (including empty propane containers), fireworks, chemicals, firearms and ammunition, illegal items or contraband, marijuana, prescription medications, alcohol, lithium batteries, tires, gas- or petroleum-powered equipment, food unless approved in writing, animal feed or seed, live animals, and other items that may create a safety hazard, foul odor, or risk to the facility. Additional restrictions apply under your Rental Agreement. Contact the facility manager if you have questions about a specific item.
Many of our locations sell boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and other packing supplies on-site. Contact your local facility to check availability and pricing.
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