Whether you are temporarily moving out of the area, downgrading to a smaller living space, or just need more room in your existing home or apartment, it makes good financial sense to rent a storage unit in Phoenix. Our units provide a secure, temperature-controlled setting to hold your furnishings, sports equipment, mementos, and other items in units of varying sizes. Our units are designed to fit any need and any budget. A Phoenix storage unit can make your life easier by allowing you to save space while still providing easy access to the items you need when you need them. Once you have taken the first step of deciding on where you want to free up space in your home, and after you have chosen the right sized unit for your belongings, you are ready to begin the process of getting your items ready for storage. Tips On Preparing and Packing For Your Phoenix Storage Unit Placing your items in storage is easy, fast, and convenient, but a little preparation in advance can make a big difference in terms of how your items are organized, Preparation also ensures your items remain in the best possible condition. According to The Moving Blog, you can save time and money in the future by taking the following steps when you are preparing and packing for storage: Make sure you have an adequate supply of packing materials, such as boxes, paper liners, and foam peanuts. All of these will help keep your valuables stay safe during transit to and from your storage unit. Make sure all items are clean and dust free before packing; Wrap fragile items in packing paper to prevent breakage; If you unassembled an item for storage, make sure you have directions on how to put it back together. Use plastic compartment bins and ziploc bags to keep smaller items together that are packed in larger boxes. Try to organize your packing by room, and label boxes so you know what is in them. Avoid larger boxes, which can put strain on your back when lifting. Do not over pack a box, as this can damage the items contained within. Make sure all boxes can be securely closed with flat tops that enable them to be stacked in your unit. If there is excess space in a box, use packing peanuts to ensure items stay in place. In addition to the packing you do at home, give some thought to how your storage unit itself will be packed. Make a list of items you are likely to need in the near future, such as clothing, home furnishings, and sports gear, as well as those that are intended for more long term storage, such as knick knacks and keepsakes. Keep these items grouped together, both during packing and transit. Use something to differentiate these boxes from others in your storage unit, such as a certain color marker or bright packing tape, so that you can easily distinguish them from other items. By utilizing these simple organizational tips, you can help ensure your items are easy to both identify and get to when you need them in the future. US Storage Centers 4860 North 83rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85033 (866) 858-7031
