Whether you are planning to pack some or all of your belongings into a Phoenix storage unit, there are techniques that make packing easier. In order to get the most out of one of our units at US Storage Centers, we suggest the following ideas. It makes packing – and the entire storage project – less difficult, and it will protect your belongings while they are safely stored with us. Cover It Up If you leave any of your belongings unboxed or uncovered, they will most likely get dusty. Be sure to fill all of your boxes to full capacity. Items that are in boxes that are half-full can shift drastically while they are being carried and transported. Additionally, the sides and the corners of the boxes can collapse easily if there is not enough packed inside of them to support them. If you must leave space in boxes, use foam peanuts to fill empty spaces and protect the items inside. Weighing In Pack heavier items in smaller boxes and lighter items in bigger boxes. For example, you would want to use your largest boxes for your pillows, towels, and linens and your smaller boxes for heavy books. You do not want to pack a ton of heavy books into a huge box, or no one will be able to carry it. On the same note, if you have spaces in some of your boxes with fragile items packed inside of them and you need to provide some cushion, you could stuff your linens and towels in between your breakables in a box to act as protection. You can also mix medium sized boxes with books and linens, as well. Permanent Markings If you are packing up your entire house, you might as well pick up a whole package of permanent markers. Indeed, you may misplace at least three or four while you are packing – and at least a couple of them will most likely be packed into boxes. Be sure to label all of your boxes clearly on at least two sides. That way, you do not have to turn them all of the way around to see what contents are inside of them. Boxes with fragile items in them should be labeled on every single side of the box. That way, there is no mistaking that breakable items are packed inside of them. Getting a Storage Unit in Phoenix At US Storage Centers in Phoenix, we have a variety of storage units to help with your move. Whether you are packing seasonal items and need a 5’x5’ sized storage unit, or you are packing your entire house and you need a 10’x30’ or a 20’x25’ sized storage unit, we usually have whatever size you need available for your use. Many of our units are located on the first floor and have drive-up access, which makes moving in and moving out easy for you. Come see us today, and we can help you figure out exactly what you need. US Storage Centers 1201 East Cinnabar Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 842-0456
