Moving Guide for Storage
Moving to a new place can be exciting, but it almost always comes with hard work. The good news is that you can lessen your overall workload and make the days and weeks leading up to your moving day less stressful and more efficient.
Mini Mall Storage is here to provide self storage near you, advise you, and give you the power to make any move as easily as possible. Our knowledgeable Storage Concierges have the experience and compassion to help you through your transition. But before you pick up the phone, we’ll walk you through 12 tips to moving successfully throughout your whole process.
Months Before the Move
Not every move allows you to get started months before move-in day. But for those that do, it’s an invaluable time to help make the rest of the move easier—or harder, if you neglect to take the proper steps. Months before the move, you should be looking to:
get organized
Create a moving binder, organize documents, create spreadsheets, create a timeline, and more.
take inventory
Figure out what you’ve got to move, what you can’t, and what special accommodations or arrangements will be necessary.
determine what you need
From necessary logistical information to boxes and other supplies, there are many moving parts, supplies, and details to figure out before your move. Work out what you need as early as possible to be successful.
start packing
It’s never too early to start packing!
The Month Before the Move
During your moving month, you should transition your thinking beyond the generalities and into specifics. Because those specifics are going to help keep you on track and:
decide how you'll move
Whether by yourself, with the help of friends, or a moving company, plan the big day now.
buy any necessary supplies
Those you figured you’d need a little while ago? It’s time to buy them. You’ll start using them soon.
line up utilities if possible
Getting to your house only to find the lights and water won’t work is a drag. Make sure everything is lined up for a smooth transition.
rent a storage unit
A storage unit can help you make an easier transition during a move. Get one now so you don’t miss out on its benefits.
The Week of the Move
The big day is here! Sometimes, the big day is just that—one big day. But, if possible, spread out your move over a couple of days. The overlap will help if you forget something or there’s a hiccup elsewhere.
pack
There’s no getting around it. You’ve probably packed things you aren’t using by now, but it’s time to pack the items you use daily.
plan your meals
Food in your fridge can be overlooked. A week before your move, plan out your meals so your food isn’t wasted.
change your address
From online subscriptions to important documents like your driver’s license, make sure a new address doesn’t interfere with anything important.
do your final run-through of the old place
You probably won’t return, so make sure you didn’t leave anything important, valuable, or irreplaceable behind.
Mini Mall Storage Can Help
Moving is hard, but finding additional storage space is easy. Mini Mall Storage can assist with affordable self storage units at locations across the country. A self storage unit can be a great staging area and even help if there’s a gap between when you must leave your current place and when you can move into your new place. Rent yours at a Mini Mall Storage location near you today!
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