How to Choose a Storage Unit in Boston
So you've come to the realization that for one reason or another, you're in need of a Storage Unit in Boston. Maybe you're in College and you're moving back home for the Summer and don't want to ship all of your belongings that you'll need again in the Fall. Or maybe you've decided to downsize from a large house to an apartment and don't have room for all of your precious items you still want to keep. There are a million different reasons why people choose to put items into a storage unit in Boston. The problem is, how the heck are you supposed to know what type of facility is best for you with so many options out there? If you scale back all of the fancy advertising, it really comes down to 2 main options, self-storage or full-service storage. Once you make the decision of which of those 2 paths are the best fit for you, then you're able to start getting quotes and make an educated decision. Self-Storage vs. Full-Service Storage These two storage options are extremely different. With one of them you do all of the work, and with the other you hire someone to do all of the work. This decision ultimately comes down to how willing and able you are to haul all of your items to and from you're storage unit. You can usually save a few bucks if you have a friend with a pickup truck or you can fit everything into [...]
Moving Timeline Infographic
Moving is one of the most stressful life events that a person can encounter during their life. One of the greatest ways to alleviate some of that stress is to plan out your move well in-advance. Our team has put together a Moving Timeline Infographic below to assist you in developing a planning timeline for your upcoming move. Whether this becomes just a framework for your planning or you follow it strictly, this timeline will put you in a position to be ready for your move! Moving Timeline Infographic We hope you find our Moving Timeline Infographic useful as you plan out your move. If you're interested in receiving a free Moving or Storage estimate from our team, just fill out our Moving Request Form with your details and we'll be happy to assist you!
Spring Moving Tips
The cold weather is finally behind us and house hunting season has began to ramp up for prospective buyers and renters. With that comes a very busy time of the year for moving companies around the country. As you plan out your future move, there are a few factors that you should consider that are most specific to the Spring months. Continue reading below to be prepared with our Spring moving tips. Plan in Advance Every year we see many people make the mistake of waiting until the last minute to try to find and hire their moving company. Sometimes for reasons that are out of their control, such as a quick closing on a home. Sometimes they just forgot during the process of getting all of their other ducks in a row. You want to seek out a moving company as early as possible. This will allow you to get the exact date you want to move locked in on the calendar and will ensure that you're able to evaluate multiple companies and prices before making your final decision. Moving is stressful, and having enough time to get prepared will remove some of that stress off of your plate. Booking your moving date in advance provides you with a timeline to work back from and allows you to plan out your packing process. This is the pinnacle of Spring moving tips! Weather You want to keep an eye on the weather forecast leading up to your planned moving day. [...]
How to Protect Your New Home When Moving In
So you've gone ahead and bought a new home. After years of saving and hunting for the perfect place to live, its finally time to move your stuff in. As you move your sofa into place in your living room, you hear a scrape from under the couch on your shiny new hardwood floors. UGH! This scenario is a perfect example of why you must take the time to protect your new home during, and after, the move in process. There are a number of very simple precautions that you can take prior to and during moving day that will significantly reduce the liklihood of damage occurring. When you're getting ready to move, its very easy for this small details to get lost in the process and you might feel like you don't have time to add one more item to your checklist. You do! Whether your moving your belongings on your own or hiring a professional mover, you want to be prepared. Below are some tips to protect your new home when moving in. Protect Your Floors Taking care of your floors is probably the most important step in trying to protect your new home. Its very likely that you have new hardwood floors or new/clean carpet in your new home. If that's the case, you don't want them to get scratched up or dirty. There are a number of materials you can use to protect your flooring on moving day. You can find a number of carpet protectors [...]