How to Store a Fridge
When you're making grand plans for putting your items into a storage facility, whether it is self-storage or a full-service warehouse, considering small details like how to store a fridge in the facility often get overlooked. Most people are not storage experts. And unfortunately, if you don't take proper precautions before putting your refrigerator into a storage facility, you may not just have a big mess on your stands, but your other items being stored can be ruined, along with the appliance. Below are a few necessary precautions that you should take before you part ways with your fridge for an extended period of time. Defrost & Clean the Fridge The first thing that you must do on the "how to store a fridge" checklist is to completely defrost and clean out your fridge. If you don't do a good job with this step, it could potentially lead to a moldy fridge and water leaking all over your belongings. Start by completely emptying all items from both compartments of the appliance. Once it is emply, you can begin the defrosting process. We suggest giving your fridge up to a week to completely defrost after cleaning and unplugging it. If you're able to bring your fridge outside while it defrosts, that is best and will save you some trouble. If not, make sure you have plenty of towels on hand to put under the fridge as it defrosts. Cleaning the fridge can occur while it [...]
Packing Clothes for a Move
When it comes to packing clothes for a move, a lot of our customers get overwhelmed. Clothes are the one thing that we all probably have way too much of and have an incredibly difficult time parting ways with. Between our closets, drawers, and the bags full of clothes stuffed down our basements that we never wear, it can be difficult to tackle this aspect of the moving process. Below we'll provide some detail on the best way to pack your closet items, dresser drawers, and downsizing before your move. With a few simple tips, we hope to make packing clothes for a move hassle-free the next time you need to relocate. Closet Items Closet items are one area in the clothes packing process where we see people struggle the most. These are usually items that you deem nice enough to not put into a drawer, which means you'd probably prefer to not cram them into a box either. For packing a closet or items that are on hangers, we always suggest using Wardrobe Boxes. This is something you should be able to get from your moving company or at a local home improvement store. Wardrobe boxes are designed to hold 2 feet of closet space on a metal bar, upright inside of a box. This means when you're packing a closet, all you need to do is take your hangers and put them on the metal bar inside the wardrobe box. When purchasing [...]
Why to Consider Commercial Warehouse Storage
Deciding to take advantage of a commercial warehouse storage facility is not something that comes to mind right away when contemplating how to improve business operations. It is often an afterthought that comes into play once a business is in panic mode because they don't have enough space for all of the stuff they've accumulated. The purpose of this post is to highlight the advantages of commercial warehouse storage. Many of the companies and schools that choose to use our storage facility often do so in a reactive manner. Sometimes there is a large renovation occurring and all of their furniture needs a new home for 6 months. Or a business is growing rapidly and needs somewhere to put equipment until they move into their new, larger space. By finding a storage business to partner with early in the growth process, you'll be able to have flexibility in your decision making. Flexible Growth One of the great advantages of using commercial warehouse storage in a business setting is the ability to grow flexibly. Maybe you have dreams to lease a massive facility, but you aren't in a position to handle the monthly bills just yet. You can still order that extra inventory that'll allow you to grow, without the major cost of moving to a new location, by putting items into a storage facility. There are also many businesses that are seasonal. It can be a great burden for these businesses to come up [...]
Reasons to Hire a Commercial Mover
So your team has found a great new space to run your business from and you're beginning to discuss the relocation process. Maybe you're considering whether you should pack up everything yourselves and rent a truck, or hire a commercial mover. Moving is stressfull, and it will be for your team as well. To make this process go off without a hitch we suggest your hire a commercial mover for your office relocation. In any business, productivity is one of the most important components in being successfull. If your team has to spend days on end packing and moving and stressing over this process, it will no doubt hurt your productivity, and potentially even your office morale. Below are some key reasons why your team should use a commercial moving company to help make your move go smoothly. Tools & Equipment & Supplies A commercial mover will have all of the necessary items on hand for your move to go well. Even if you and your staff elect to pack your office yourselves, you may be in need of some last minute supplies on the day of your move that aren't easily accessible. Working with a professional mover ensures that you'll be prepared for any last minute surprises. Your mover will also have all of the necessary equipment to not only ensure that your move goes smoothly, but to prevent items from getting damaged. By utilizing moving blankets, dollies, bin boxes and other essential [...]