{"id":3824,"date":"2022-01-24T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T12:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/?p=3824"},"modified":"2022-02-09T17:40:54","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T17:40:54","slug":"10-moving-hacks-for-a-smoother-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/10-moving-hacks-for-a-smoother-move\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Moving Hacks for a Smoother Move"},"content":{"rendered":"
Packing up your life can feel stressful and very <\/span>costly<\/span><\/a>, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. In the past, we\u2019ve shared a few tips on how you can have <\/span>an easier move<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Now we have 10 more moving tips and tricks that can help make your next move the smoothest yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The earlier you start packing the better. You may know that we\u2019re moving weeks, if not months in advance even if you have pinpointed the exact location of your new place. Start by packing the items you don\u2019t use often, such as off-season clothes or books. This will save you from mad-dash packing when it\u2019s closer to your move-in date. You can make packing feel carefree by only packing an hour a day while listening to your favorite music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you rent a <\/span>portable storage unit<\/span><\/a> for your move, you can even start storing boxes on the unit up to a month in advance at no additional charge. If you\u2019re in the Baltimore City area or its surrounding counties, get a <\/span>quote for a UNITS storage container<\/span><\/a> near you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s nothing worse than finally moving everything into your new place only to realize you don\u2019t have lights or water! It oftentimes takes utility companies a day or more to turn on services at a new home, so it\u2019ll save you a great deal of frustration if you share your move-in date with your providers ahead of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can also pre-schedule turn-on dates with your cable and internet companies, so you and your family can enjoy some entertainment on your first day at the new home.<\/span><\/p>\n Make it easier to keep track of all your important documents, such as your rental receipts, purchasing papers, utility requests, and contact numbers, by storing them in one folder. It\u2019s easy to lose track of things during a move, and you don\u2019t want these important papers to go missing, especially paperwork you need on moving day.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll completely unpack during your first night in your new place. Kudos to you if you try! But you\u2019ll still need several basic items that night and the next day, including a toothbrush, pajamas, and medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re moving with children and pets, you\u2019ll likely need even more on hand like favorite toys and dog food. Make sure to pack \u201cessentials\u201d bags for you and everyone else in the family, so no one has to rummage through boxes to find what they need in the first few days at your new home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How you store your items matters. Make sure you choose the right boxes or storage containers to ensure nothing breaks or gets damaged. And don\u2019t overstuff your boxes. They just might break at the worst time\u2014halfway up the stairs of your new place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nStart early<\/b><\/h2>\n
Pre-schedule utilities at your new place<\/b><\/h2>\n
Create a moving folder<\/b><\/h2>\n
Pack an essentials bag<\/b><\/h2>\n
Use the right boxes<\/b><\/h2>\n