Keeping Your Storage Unit Organized

Moving can be a challenging experience even if it is just across town. But what if you have to move across the nation or to another country? Moving long distances can present many new and unique challenges. With the proper preparations, your move can go smoothly without missing any of the important details that you need on your long journey:

1. Pack Everything With Labels And Sticky Notes  

Labeling everything when you move can be a great way to reduce lost items or misplacing things. The general idea you may have is to put labels and bags. In addition to conventional labels, get a stock pile of bright sticky notes and color code things in boxes to know where you can find things when you begin to unpack. You can also use the colors with transparent packing tape on the exterior of the boxes so you will be able to identify the contents of each box quickly.

2. Mail Yourself Reminders To Keep Track Of Your Things

While having color coded sticky notes may be a great way to identify packages, there may still be some last minute changes that you forget about later. When you are packing, mail reminders to your new house via snail mail. This can remind you of something important that you may have packed in a box at the last minute, or may be some chores that you need to do when you get to your new home. You can even make packing lists and mail them to your new address as you are making the new move so you can check them off as you unpack.

3. Move In Phases And Don't Miss A Thing

While it may be tempting to move everything at once, consider moving in phases. This can be difficult with a long distance trip. To do this, contact a moving service and talk with them about helping with large items and moving to them in storage temporarily in your new town. When it comes time to move the smaller personal items, you can make the travel too and get help for moving everything in when you get to your new home. You may even want to consider using a courier service to send some of your things by mail.

With the proper preparations, you will not leave anything behind with your long distance move. If you need help with getting everything ready for your new home, contact a storage unit service such as Access Self Storage to help ensure you do not miss anything.