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Check Out These Packing Tips

Feeling overwhelmed by the moving process? Many are eager to get things going, but find the thought of packing up their entire household a bit daunting. This is common and understandable, which is why the team here at The Mobile Attic has some tips to get you through it. Check them out below, then rely on us to provide you with a dependable moving container to make your move as seamless as possible.

Form A Plan & Keep An Inventory

First things first, map out what you what to pack and when. By starting early and packing up things you will not need until after the move, you can knock a few steps out of the way well ahead of time. For the things you use more frequently, wait until a day or two before your move to pack them up and store them closer to the front of the storage container, in case you need to access them sooner than you thought.

It is also a wise idea to keep an inventory and to label your boxes clearly, so you know what is in each one. Sort them room-by-room, so that you can simply drop the boxes in the appropriate area on moving day and unpack them all later. Try using different colored markers for each space to make the process even easier.

Keep Your Items Safer

Be sure to keep dishware, mirrors, knick knacks, and other breakable items appropriately wrapped, and mark the box so those moving it know to be extra careful. Wrap them up and pack them tightly to avoid damage, and put these heavier boxes on the bottom of your storage unit and near the back to keep them better protected. Your electronics and heavy furniture should be kept back there, too.

It is also a good idea to cover dressers, tables, and the like with blankets to avoid knicks and scratches, and to keep personal or sensitive documents on your person. Have any sentimental or expensive items that you need to transport? Keep these with you, too. That way, nothing will get lost, stolen, or damaged throughout the transit process.

Make Use Of Empty Space

Is your container filling up fast? If you are struggling to make room for everything, try stashing as much as you can inside of other items. Your washing machine, dresser drawers, refrigerator, and more can easily store things like blankets, curtains, tablecloths, and sheets. Bringing your trash cans? These can be stacked, then stuffed with hoes, rakes, shovels, and other outdoor equipment. A few strategic moves like these can take you far when it comes to saving space!

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The Mobile Attic is here to make your move as streamlined and as stress-free as possible, so be sure to contact our team today to learn more about the services we offer. There’s no crew better to trust throughout Nashville and its surrounding areas.

Tips To Make Your Move As Easy As Possible

Are you preparing for a big move? It is no secret that moving into a new home is a stressful and time-consuming process. Fortunately, The Mobile Attic team has some tips to help you get through this ordeal as smoothly and as efficiently as possible. Review some of our guidelines below, then contact us about renting a storage container. You deserve to go into your move feeling confident and on top of it all.

Formulate A Plan

Figure out what rooms you want to pack up first and what items you want to put off boxing up until the very end. You will also want to make sure you have appropriate help lined up, as well as any documents you need for changing your address, utilities, and the like. One reason renting a storage container is so handy is because you can pack things up in a timeframe that is convenient for you.

Get what you can out of the way, and try to get as much packed up as possible before moving day arrives. That way, you will not have as much to think about when you are trying to get everything officially relocated.

Pack Smarter

When it comes to actually packing up your items, forming a solid strategy is key. We suggest going room-by-room to make unpacking easier. Also, do not forget to label your boxes as you go, so that you can easily access items you might need right away.

Use packing paper and bubble wrap to secure those more valuable or breakable items and, when it comes to transporting important documents or family heirlooms, do not stash them with the rest of your stuff. Rather, keep them close by you at all times and be sure you are the one personally transporting them from the old house to the new one.

Put the heaviest items on the bottom, when loading the storage container, and utilize the space inside of trash cans, washing machines, and big appliances by putting blankets, pillows, and clothes inside of them – it’s a real space saver!

Avoid Damage & Theft

By investing in the blankets, locks, and straps provided by the team here at The Mobile Attic, you can rest easier knowing your items are better protected, no matter what you might face throughout the moving process. We do our best to ensure your belongings stay safer and more secure, and we build our units with the toughest materials around, so theft or weather damage should not be something you have to worry about.

Work With Us Today

All in all, if you want a seamless move, the best thing you can do is work with our team. The Mobile Attic strives to be as flexible, affordable, and efficient as possible, and we love bringing total satisfaction to customers all throughout the Nashville area. Ready to get your move started? Don’t wait any longer. Rely on our team today.