{"id":735,"date":"2022-10-14T19:38:31","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T19:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/?p=735"},"modified":"2023-04-26T12:18:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T12:18:06","slug":"before-relocating-how-to-prepare-your-items-for-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/before-relocating-how-to-prepare-your-items-for-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Before Relocating: How to Prepare Your Items for Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"735\" class=\"elementor elementor-735\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3bfd249 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3bfd249\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a291625\" data-id=\"a291625\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3460b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a3460b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/moving-box.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-744\" alt=\"Choosing the Right Packing and Moving Services in Newtown\u200b\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/moving-box.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/moving-box-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/moving-box-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f7be7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f7be7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Before Relocating: How to Prepare Your Items for Storage<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d63414b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d63414b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re getting ready to move, the last thing you want to worry about is what will happen to your belongings while in transit. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to take the time to prepare your items for storage, whether you&#8217;re using a <a href=\"https:\/\/shepardsmoving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving company<\/a> or renting a storage unit. By taking a few simple steps, you can ensure that your belongings are safe and sound until you&#8217;re ready to move them into your new home.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-043a4e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"043a4e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the Right Packing and Moving Services<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf0c5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cf0c5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is to choose the right storage option for your needs. If you&#8217;re using a packing and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/residential-movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving company in Newtown, CT<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they will typically have storage options. If you&#8217;re renting a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">storage unit<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;ll need to choose one that&#8217;s the right size for your belongings and has the features you need, such as climate control.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f767c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f767c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Research For Any Storage Restrictions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e457d3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e457d3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve chosen a storage option, it&#8217;s important to research any restrictions that may be in place. For instance, some storage units don&#8217;t allow certain items to be stored, such as flammable materials or food. If you&#8217;re working with a packing and <a href=\"https:\/\/huliinternationalmovers.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving company<\/a>, they will typically have a list of restricted items.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-965f5c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"965f5c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pack Your Items Properly<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a5390 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43a5390\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve chosen a storage option and researched any restrictions, it&#8217;s time to start packing your belongings. When packing for storage, it&#8217;s important to use the right materials to protect your items. For example, you&#8217;ll want to use sturdy boxes for delicate items such as china or glassware. You should also use\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.officedepot.com\/a\/browse\/packing-peanuts\/N=5+530215\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">packing peanuts<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bubble-Wrap\/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=12900691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bubble wrap<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or other materials to keep your items from shifting during transit.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e119ceb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e119ceb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Label Your Boxes\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e059369 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e059369\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you store your belongings in a storage facility, it&#8217;s important to label all of the boxes. This may seem like an unnecessary step, but there are actually several good reasons for doing so:<\/span>\n<ol><br>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will help you keep track of what&#8217;s in each box. When you&#8217;re looking for something specific, you&#8217;ll be able to quickly find the right box if it&#8217;s labeled.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labeling will help the staff at the storage facility to know how to handle your boxes. If they&#8217;re labeled &#8220;fragile,&#8221; for example, they&#8217;ll be sure to handle them with care.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labeling your boxes will make it easier for you to find them when you come to retrieve them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><br>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be able to identify them quickly and load them into your car or truck without confusion.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4beb600 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4beb600\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Create a Floor Plan<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f092345 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f092345\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve packed your belongings, creating a floor plan for your storage unit is a good idea. This will help you remember where you&#8217;ve placed each box and make it easier to find items when needed. Furthermore, if you&#8217;re using a packing and&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">moving company<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they can use your floor plan to help load your belongings into the storage unit.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c46f316 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c46f316\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Create an Inventory\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-617ecfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"617ecfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"800\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/moving-couple-taking-box.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-740\" alt=\"Best Moving and Storage Company in Newtown\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/moving-couple-taking-box.jpg 800w, https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/moving-couple-taking-box-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/movingandstorage-newtownct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/moving-couple-taking-box-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d30c12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d30c12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to creating a floor plan, creating an inventory of the items you&#8217;re storing is also a good idea. This will help you track your belongings and ensure nothing gets lost in transit. After all, the last thing you want is to discover that your favorite painting is missing when you go to retrieve it after the move.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common and often results in costly disputes with storage facilities. By taking a few minutes to create an inventory of your items before you store them, you can rest assured knowing that everything is accounted for. In addition, should anything go missing, you&#8217;ll have a record of what was supposed to be in the storage unit, making it easier to resolve the issue.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just a few tips to help you prepare your items for storage. By taking the time to pack and label your belongings properly, you can ensure that they stay safe and sound until you&#8217;re ready to move them into your new home. 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