Monday, February 26, 2018

Learn A Simple Packing Plan In Just 2 Minutes



Packing will go much more smoothly if you have a strategy. In just 2 minutes, learn one that will make your move easier and get you settled in quickly at your new home.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Self-Storage Unit Sizes - How Much Space Do You Need?


When it comes to self-storage units, size doesn't just matter - it's everything. You don't want to pay more for a storage space that will only sit half full when you can pay less for a smaller self-storage unit with all its space maximized.

It's all about picking the right size and knowing how to manage the space you have to let you fit all the things you need to put in storage. Not to worry though, there are a lot of self-storage unit sizes to choose from and almost all will provide you with enough space to store your things. The sizes also increase in just the right increments so that you never have too much or too little space; of which every square inch ought to be worth every cent you spend for it.

Take Your Pick

Basically, self-storage unit sizes range from the smallest at 5 ft. x 5 ft. or 25 square feet, which is roughly the size of a hall closet or half a bathroom to a 10 ft. x 30 ft. or 300 square foot deluxe garage size that can probably house one car comfortably with lots more room to spare.

To give you a better idea of the choices that are available to you, here are the standard sizes that are available at most self-storage unit provider companies, together with a brief description of what items or furnishings, and how many, will fit into each given size.

Each description should give you an idea of how much space you need. Just think about what that you want to put into storage and see which unit size will be able to accommodate your things.

• 5 x 5 - at 25 square feet, this smallest of self-storage unit choices will give you just enough room to put in small furniture like a chest of drawers, small boxes, a small mattress set, and some other small items.

• 5 x 10 - this is roughly the size of a walk-in closet and will allow you to store a couch, chairs, a chest of drawers, mattress set, some yard equipment and other small items.

• 5 x 15 or 8 x 20 - this unit size is roughly 75-80 square feet and is similar to that of a small bedroom or a hallway. It will store most furniture from a one-bedroom apartment, including a refrigerator, washer, and dryer, as well as some other small furniture and miscellaneous items.

• 10 x 10 - this is the average size of a regular bedroom and can fit most furnishings from a one or two-bedroom apartment including patio furniture as well as most appliances.

• 10 x 15 - at 150 square feet, this is about the size of a large bedroom and will hold a two-bedroom apartment or a small house's furnishings including most appliances.

• 10 x 20 - at this size, a lot of things can already be stored, with some extra room to spare. About the same area as a one-car garage, the 10 x 20 ft. self-storage unit can accommodate the furnishings of a two or three-bedroom apartment or house.

• 10 x 25 - this 250 square foot space is the same size as a standard one-car garage and can probably fit just that - a car, even a pick-up or a boat. If not, it can comfortably accommodate all the furnishings including major appliances of a three or four-bedroom house or apartment.

• 10 x 30 - by far the largest space and the biggest self-storage choice you can avail of, the 300 square foot unit is as big as an extra-large one-car garage and can house either one vehicle such as a car, truck or boat; or all the furnishings, appliances and other major and minor items of a four or five-bedroom house.

Hopefully, this guide has helped you visualize how well you are going to be able to fill your storage space so that you can find a self-storage unit size will fit your storage needs just right.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Easy and Cheap Moving Tips



My big moving day is almost here so I'm sharing the tricks and tips I've been using all week long to pack up my house!

Thursday, February 8, 2018

How To Wrap A Couch



This video demonstrates how to prepare a couch before a move. We show you how to wrap the sofa with shrink wrap and blankets, then secure it for moving.

Monday, February 5, 2018

Recipes for Moving Day: Mug Mac & Cheese



When you first move into your new home, you may not unpack everything in one day, but you're going to need to eat! Here at Movers.com, we are creating a series of recipe videos you can do in your new home. The recipes require either no cooking or the use of a microwave.

This week's recipe is Mug Mac & Cheese.

Ingredients:
1/3 cup pasta or macaroni
1/3 & 1/4 cup water
1/3 cup cheddar jack cheese
a splash of milk

Directions:
Pour the pasta and the water into a mug and microwave for 4 minutes
Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes
Add cheese and milk and stir until cheese is melted
Top with more cheese and enjoy!

Friday, February 2, 2018

How To Pack Desk And Office Items



Moving a home or corporate office involves packing unusual items. There are some shortcuts you can take to make the process less painstaking.