When you need a place to keep your belongings while in between homes, professional storage is the best answer. But there are plenty of other reasons for renting a storage unit or using a moving company’s storage service, too. For example, if you need to downsize but can’t part with heirloom pieces or your home is undergoing a renovation.
In each of these cases, you’ll still have the moving process to consider. That’s why using an all-in-one-moving-and-storage-company can make your entire moving and storing process easier and more seamless. Dave’s Detroit Movers can help by matching you with an expert moving company that takes care of every step of your move, from packing, loading, and hauling to unloading, unpacking, and storing your things in the greater Detroit, MI, area.
As you consider a temporary home for your possessions, be sure to keep the following attributes in mind:
Our moving and storage partners offer the following types of storage solutions:
Just as when you pack a moving truck, you want to pack your storage unit by making the most of the space you have to work with. You also want to do everything you can to make sure your belongings avoid damage of any kind.
The very first thing you need to do, even before packing your first box, is to make a list of all the items that you plan to pack and store. This will help you make sure you don’t forget anything. It will also provide you with a record of what you’re storing, in case something happens to the storage facility in a natural disaster and you need to file an insurance claim.
Although storage units are small, they have plenty of vertical space. Even a 5×5 unit is designed to story plenty of boxes. And when you pack those boxes so that they’re sturdy and steady when stacked, it makes for the ideal storage situation.
Whenever you can, pack your computers, printers, televisions, and other electronic devices in their original boxes. These boxes are specially designed with insulation to safeguard their contents. Make sure you include the cords, too.
Once your boxes are stacked in the storage unit, it’s nearly impossible to tell them apart. Then when you need to find something in one, you’re left hunting and frustrated. Using a bold, permanent marker to label each box’s contents can save you a world of trouble.
Speaking of searching through your packed boxes, it’s a good idea to leave yourself room to navigate through the storage unit. Make a path between key areas between boxes. In addition to helping you get to your stuff from time to time, it will make loading your boxes back up to take with you much more efficient.
Furniture, large appliances, and other bulky and heavy items can do some major damage if they fall on your boxes. So, it only makes sense that they go in the unit first. Mattresses, refrigerators, and other tall items should be placed against the wall of the unit. Then additional heavy items should go in the spaces between them, with smaller boxes going on top of them.
When you can, try to group boxes for one room close together, such as the bedroom or kitchen.
Your furniture pieces can serve as storage within your storage unit. Wardrobes, dressers, book cases are great places to stack small boxes. Your watching machine or dryer can also hold small boxes or pillows. A little creative strategy is all it takes to make the puzzle work. Just remember to check those pieces when it’s time to get your stuff. The last thing you want to do is hurt yourself or cause something in a cabinet to fall and break because you forgot about it.
With these tips, you can safely and effectively store your household or business items. For more help with your storage needs or to find a storage facility near you, contact Dave’s Detroit Movers!
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