{"id":3626,"date":"2022-02-01T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/san-diego-ca\/?p=3626"},"modified":"2022-02-03T18:21:02","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T18:21:02","slug":"how-to-pack-your-portable-storage-container","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/san-diego-ca\/how-to-pack-your-portable-storage-container\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack Your Portable Storage Container"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019ve chosen to go with a portable storage container from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/san-diego-ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNITS\u00ae Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ve made the right choice!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, where do you go from here? There are lots of ways to pack a portable storage container depending on what you\u2019re using it for and what you\u2019re storing inside, not to mention how long you\u2019ll be using the container.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find helpful tips from the moving and storage experts at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/san-diego-ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNITS\u00ae Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for general tips. You can customize to suit your specific needs as you wish!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare for potential moisture. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re going to want to start with purchasing some moisture absorbers. Though the name might be unfamiliar, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ve seen them before in those silica gel packets. Get your hands on some of those and place them throughout the container. However, you won\u2019t have to worry too much about moisture penetrating our all-steel constructed, weather-resistant portable storage containers from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/san-diego-ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNITS\u00ae Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Plus, we offer a climate-controlled storage facility where you can keep your items until you need them again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do some inventory. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing some spring cleaning as you\u2019re going through your items to store and pack is a great way to sort out things you really want to keep and things you don\u2019t need anymore. Have some boxes labeled for trash items, items to donate, and items to sell.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The bigger the better. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/san-diego-ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNITS\u00ae Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we offer 12\u2019 and 16\u2019 containers. If you\u2019re unsure about which size to go for, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry &#8211; go with the 16\u2019 choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Go with labeled, uniform boxes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re going with cardboard boxes or transparent plastic bins, try to stick to similar sizes and look. This way, it\u2019ll make it easier to stack and organize.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need some moving supplies before you get to packing and storing? Below you\u2019ll find hardware and moving supply stores in your area:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stores.truevalue.com\/ca\/san-diego\/20068\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Standard True Value &#8211; San Diego<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3535 Camino Del Rio W<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Diego, CA 92110<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(619) 664-4759<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acehardware.com\/store-details\/14888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Downtown Ace Hardware<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">675 Sixth Ave<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Diego, CA 92101<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(619) 544-9400<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acehardware.com\/store-details\/16888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hillcrest Ace Hardware<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1003 University Ave<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Diego, CA 92103<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(619) 291-5988<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to call <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/san-diego-ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNITS\u00ae Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at (858) 225-8335 to get a free quote on our services today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve chosen to go with a portable storage container from UNITS\u00ae Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego. 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