{"id":3763,"date":"2022-10-15T18:10:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T18:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/?p=3763"},"modified":"2022-10-31T18:57:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T18:57:41","slug":"5-moving-essentials-to-pack-in-your-move-in-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/5-moving-essentials-to-pack-in-your-move-in-box\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Moving Essentials to Pack in Your Move-In Box"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re packing up for a move, it’s time to pack an essentials box to ensure everything goes smoothly! We’re experts in moving, so we know the moving essentials you’ll need for your new home.<\/span><\/p>\n

An essentials box is a life-saver when you’re moving. It has all the basic tools and items you need to start unpacking and prepping your new home, so you’re not stuck rummaging through endless boxes. Not sure what goes in an essentials box? Here are the top 5 essential items.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cleaning Supplies<\/b><\/h3>\n

The last thing you\u2019ll want to do before you lock up your old home for the final time is to make sure it\u2019s clean. What\u2019s more, it can also be a good idea to give your new place a quick cleaning as well. This way, you start off on the right foot in your new home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Toiletries and Bathroom Essentials<\/b><\/h3>\n

To make your move-in as smooth as possible, have a roll of toilet paper and some hand soap on hand for an accessible restroom. Additionally, it’s helpful to pack your essential toiletries like shampoo, a razor, face wash, a toothbrush, and toothpaste together in one place. If you’re unsure about the state of affairs at your new digs regarding showers, bringing along a shower curtain is always a good idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Basic Tools<\/b><\/h3>\n

Chances are, you will have to partially disassemble some pieces of furniture so that they fit snugly in the moving truck. This means that you will need a few tools on hand. Your toolkit should, at a minimum, include an Allen wrench, a box wrench, and flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers of various sizes. Additionally, bring extension cords, power strips, lightbulbs, and painter’s tape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Valuables and Documents<\/b><\/h3>\n

During your move, be sure to keep any important personal documents on your person rather than in a box. You can put these items in a ziplock bag or manila envelope for extra protection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n

A week before your move, begin by creating a master moving checklist of all the odds and ends you need to pack and final preparations. This will help ensure that nothing gets forgotten amidst the packing process.<\/span><\/p>\n

At<\/span> UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Houston<\/span><\/a>, we have expert knowledge and advice on all aspects of moving to a new home and storing your belongings. Give us a call today and see how we can help you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you’re packing up for a move, it’s time to pack an essentials box to ensure everything goes smoothly! We’re experts in moving, so we know the moving essentials you’ll need for your new home. An essentials box is a life-saver when you’re moving. It has all the basic tools and items you need to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3772,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[68],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving-and-storage-advice"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3763","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3763"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3763\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/houston-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}