Trust your instincts...
confidence. .
Most important of all is the sense you were raised with. Here are some tips to help you that are invaluable…

Preview our facility in person - so important is this tip that it should be a rule. Not only will this help you actually see the space you need, but the comfort in knowing how fabulous our facility really is will ease your mind on moving day.

Get the right supplies – we have what you need, from mattress covers to mirror boxes, just ask. We have wardrobe boxes for your clothing, mattress bags for your bed, 2 and 4 cubic ft packing boxes, clean packing paper, shrink wrap, bubble wrap, packing tape, padlocks and tape dispensers. We have everything to help make packing go a little smoother.

Live in an apartment? – don’t forget to speak to your landlord/building manager prior to your move day to reserve your building’s elevator.

Pack ahead – if it’s summer then get your winter stuff out of the way, and do you really need those three TVs or radios still set up? Bookshelves can be taken apart and books put into boxes.

Personal boxes – every family member should fill a box with items they will need right away in the new home – sheets, towels, extension cords, light bulbs, toiletry cases.

Wool carpets and clothing – use cedar chips instead of mothballs after you have cleaned your items for storing. Moths hate a strong cedar scent and they avoid it. Also, your items will smell fresher and mothballs are harder on the environment. 

Pack boxes full – use newspaper to fill any voids in the boxes to avoid collapsing or tipping.

Insurance confirmation - contact your home insurance provider to be certain your valuables will be covered while in storage. The storage facility is not responsible for the goods in your locker.

Label and organize boxes - be sure to make a list of what items are stored in your locker. To make things easier, store frequently used items near the door of your unit and pack more valuable items to the rear behind heavier furniture items.

Dishes and glassware - place a layer of packing paper at the bottom and top of all boxes containing glassware. All items should be individually wrapped. Nest one item into another. Fill all spaces with packing paper and place more fragile items at the top of the box.

Shrink wrap furniture items - to avoid scratching during the move. It's easy and cheap to do, and you'll be happy when your furniture arrives without marks. Mattresses should be wrapped also … we have any size cover you require.