Packing Tips for Storage

It’s amazing just how much stuff we accumulate in our lives. When it comes time to move, though, where should you put it all? Whether you’re between houses or between college semesters, the most logical place to stash too much stuff is in a storage unit.

Unfortunately, these storage units don’t organize themselves. To save yourself time, effort, and a big headache, here are some top packing tips for every kind of space.

Choosing the Right Boxes

Gone are the days when you’d have to scour your mom’s basement for a half-dozen leftover boxes. Nowadays, student self-storage companies offer a huge range of different sizes and types, making the hunt easier but the decisions harder.

Size

The great thing about big boxes is the same as the bad thing: They can hold a lot of items. While this makes it easier to pack, it also makes the boxes heavier, harder to move around, and more liable to break. Opt for smaller boxes if you can, which also means that you can further separate your goods into categories.

Type

Cardboard boxes will always be the traditional and most obvious choice, but have you considered thinking … outside the box? Many storage companies and homewares stores sell large, stackable plastic tubs with lids, which have many advantages over cardboard:

Packing for the Future

What many people seem to forget is that there are two sides to campus storage: packing it up and getting it back out again. When you’re packing up your stuff, make your life easier and think about the long term. Think about how you’re going to locate your stuff when you need it again.

Labels

Labeling your boxes is a no-brainer, but you have to remember to be specific. “Toys” is quick to write, but not very useful when you’re looking for your video games. Don’t forget to label multiple sides of the box, so you can quickly check the contents even when it’s stacked in the corner.

Tape

When it comes time to unpack your stuff, you want it to be in the same condition as when you packed it. Having the right type of packing tape is key—you’ll need something that doesn’t peel off over time and which can seal off all those tiny holes from dust and moisture. Leave a roll in your storage unit, too, for when you need to get something out and reseal a box.

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Video transcript

Box-n-Go is a mobile storage company. Unlike traditional storage companies, we deliver storage units to the customer. We leave them with the customer for a few days so they can pack at their convenience, and once they’re done, we come back, pick up the units, and store them at our secure, centrally located warehouse. Once in the warehouse, your belongings are accessible to you seven days a week. Access is free — all you need to do is give us a call, and we’ll move your units to the access area, where you can drive right up to them and do whatever you need to do.

Customer: I was doing extensive research online. After I read customer reviews, I checked out the rates, which were very competitive — in many cases better than anyone else out there. I placed my order online, and within 48 hours my containers were delivered to me. I was honestly surprised how much stuff fit into the container. Overall, the experience was wonderful. I honestly would recommend it to anybody.

Box-n-Go is a very customer-oriented company. We do everything possible to make sure customer needs are met. We know moving and storage can be a very difficult process — a very difficult part of a customer’s life — so we try to accommodate customer needs as best we can, to make the process as easy as possible. So give us a call or visit us online at boxngo.com.

Filling the Space

Now that you’ve got everything neatly together, it’s time to put it all away in storage. This might seem like a simple matter of throwing all your boxes in there, but it’s a little more complicated than that. You have to think about:

Choosing a Storage Solution

There’s nothing worse than suddenly realizing you don’t have enough space to store everything, or that you’re paying too much for space you don’t need. Before you start packing, it’s wise to consider exactly what size storage unit you’ll need.

Even better, contact the storage experts at Box-n-Go Storage and Moving, who can customize a storage package to match your needs. Call us at 877-269-6461 to find out more!