Nobody enjoys moving. Nobody really likes packing up all of their belongings and moving them to a storage unit or a new place. There are plenty of people who enjoy unpacking and decorating their new homes, though. These tips will help you efficiently pack your moving boxes so that unpacking and decorating on the move-in end is much easier and a bit more fun. Purge Before you start to pack, there is another that is just as important to remember: purge. Most people have no idea how much stuff they truly have until they start moving. We tend to collect stuff along the way of life, and often, while it is tempting to bring everything we own to the next place, most of us will get there and ask ourselves, “Why in the world did I bring this?” A good rule of thumb is that if you have not used it within the past year, then you probably do not need it. Be sure to take a good look at your belongings and purge whatever you do not need. Pack and Color Code by Room Nothing makes unpacking any easier than packing and color coded by the room. For example, use blue tape to tape the boxes for the bathroom and pack the entire bathroom at once. That way, you will know that all of the blue coded boxes go to the new bathroom when you move in. Choose a color coding system that works best for you – one that you will remember – and label everything. Of course, the bathroom is one of the last rooms that you will want to pack up, because that is where all of your toiletries are kept. Instead of making hand-written lists or master lists for your boxes, simply take pictures of the contents with your phone and label each box by photo number. That way, when you are looking for an item, you can just scroll through the pictures. Use Boxes that are the Right Size You do not want to pack a ton of heavy books into large boxes. Instead, pack the heavier items in smaller boxes. Use the largest boxes that you have to pack up your comforters, pillows, and linens, because they are light and won’t make the box too heavy. Also, you do not want to leave spaces inside of boxes where your items can slide to and fro, or you will have broken valuables on the other end of the move. Use your blankets and towels to cushion items that are fragile. Consider a Storage Unit in Laguna Hills Of course, there’s a good chance that you’ll find a few items that you absolutely want to keep, but aren’t sure exactly where they may fit in your home. In this case, you may wish to rent a storage unit to store your belongings. At US Storage Centers, you can find storage units in a variety of sizes, all of which are under video surveillance to ensure your property remains protected at all times. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us today for more information on the Laguna Hills storage units available today. US Storage Centers 23370 Moulton Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 273-0224
