Beat the Heat: Summer Moving Tips

It’s summer, and you’ve decided to go the self storage route. You’ve gone through the process of choosing the right facility, but there are likely many other factors you haven’t taken into consideration. Summer is a time of transition, and it would be wise to use self storage during your move, to make the process easier for yourself. Check out our summer self storage moving tips and learn about our moving tips for the summer.

Why Move During the Summer?

We encourage you to move during the summer for many reasons. First, we all know that inclement weather, especially during the rains of spring and the dog days of winter, can make your move miserable. Who wants to start a big move while dealing with the rain or snow? You already have a ton on your plate when you’re moving, so make sure the environment is in your best interest. Furthermore, if you have children, moving during the summer can be a great idea, since school is out, so you won’t have to worry about clashes in your schedule or taking the kids out of school for the day. Because of this, summer is often considered a great time to start the moving process, so take full advantage of it!

Choose a Climate Controlled Storage Unit

If you’re looking for a storage facility, make sure the units are climate controlled. Climate control settings are useful since you can store temperature or humidity-sensitive items with ease. This keeps you out of a bind in case you have important items you can’t fit in your house or apartment – now you can put them somewhere safe! Additionally, the ventilation system will keep fresh air inside the unit, preventing you from having to deal with that musty smell that often occurs when items are stored in one place for long periods.

Take Inventory

Before you move, take inventory of what you want to keep with you and what you want to store. You can further divide the items you want to take with you into two categories: active and passive. Active items are items that are used daily, while passive items are used on an irregular basis or not at all. You never know what you might need, which is why we don’t just encourage you to throw things away. Instead, rent a self storage unit and save your things. You’ll be surprised how easy this method of organizing is to the moving process. After you partition your valuables into active and passive zones, consider what you should send into storage and what you should keep.

More Summer Moving and Storage Tips:

This next set of tips is what you should keep in mind when moving and storing your valuables in the summer. If you follow these tips, you’ll be in a great place on moving day!

• When you get access to a storage unit, do yourself a favor and exchange summer items for winter items. You’ll free up extra space, and you can rest assured that your valuables are safe and sound. You won’t be using those ski products or winter gear anytime soon, so why let it take up space?
• We have touched briefly about this already, but since you’re moving in the summer, it might be wise to ensure that the weather is mild on the day of the move. We know you can’t look too far in advance when you check the weather but do the best you can as preparation is key.
• Another key organizational tool is your vacuum. This might sound a bit strange at first, but your vacuum can be used to shrink-wrap your items to make them more compact so you can fit more of them in storage. It’s a necessary accessory for any move and it keeps your clothes fresh.

In short, the summer is the perfect time to move into your new place. If you use the tips we offered above, you’ll go far! If you’re looking for a storage facility that can help simplify your move, look online, and pay your bill at Stor-It Self Storage! We’ll ensure you have everything you need to make moving a cinch!