Moving or need to store items in a hurry? With the housing and rental market the way it is, you need to act fast if you’re looking to land your dream residence. But there are other reasons why you might need to save time with your relocation.
A portable storage container is a great place to start, as it adds efficiency and saves time during your relocation. Now that you know a storage container can help improve your moving efficiency, here are some additional time-saving tips for making the most of your storage container.
1. Have the Container Delivered
Driving to a storage facility takes time. Plus, most bigger apartments and homes require more than one trip. All of that traveling back and forth is inefficient and wastes time, which is why having the storage container delivered to the location where you’re loading is ideal. You can even schedule the delivery ahead of time so you’ll be prepared when it’s time.
2. Make Sure You’re Prepared
Speaking of being prepared, have a plan in place for your loading process. Determine which items you need to store (and which to keep with you), how much space you’ll need and where everything will be placed after you unload. If you’re ready, you’ll be that much more efficient when loading the storage container.
3. Pack Properly
The way you pack affects loading time as well. If items aren’t secured properly, they can break the moving box, spill or leak, causing avoidable time delays. Make sure you’re using the right boxes for your items and don’t overload your boxes, either. It’s also a wise idea to stock up on packing supplies ahead of time so you don’t have to make an extra trip to the store.
4. Load the Right Way
Distribute weight evenly in your storage container so that you don’t need to rearrange anything (and also because it keeps your belongings safe by minimizing shifting). How you load and pack will also be affected by how far you’re traveling with the container, and other factors like weather and types of items you’re moving.
5. Lock It Up As Necessary
Nothing delays moving and storage quite like someone breaking in and stealing everything. Not only do you have to replace the missing items, you’ll likely have to deal with calling your insurance company, filing a police report and lots of paperwork. The good news is that many residential storage containers (like SAM) can be secured with a good lock.
6. Have the Container Picked Up
Lastly, just as mentioned in the first tip above, minimizing trips back and forth from the storage facility will save you time. But you don’t have to do this for just delivery. Storage container companies like SAM (Storage & Move) will pick up the container from your location with just a quick phone call. The process is quick, efficient and easy.
If you’re interested in additional tips for storage containers (or a quote), contact us today at 972-GET-A-SAM.