At SMARTBOX, we want your entire moving experience to run as smoothly as possible. From your first call to us to set up delivery of your mobile storage boxes to the last box unopened in your new home. Here’s a SMART tip:

No matter how organized you think you are when moving, there are always essential items you can never find once you move into your new home. Each room should have a priority box that holds the essential items for that room. This should be the first box opened in each room as you unpack. It is also great to have a priority box filled with tools. These are key tools that you will need to use to put together furniture, hang pictures, install appliances or make small repairs in your new home.

Here is a list of the items that should be in your tool priority box:

Utility knife
Hammer
Flat-head screwdriver
Phillips-head screwdriver
Tape measure
Duct tape
Flashlight
Level
Picture hangers

Who needs a SMARTBOX? There are so many different types of people who use SMARTBOX every day for different reasons. Who are these people? People with moving and storage needs; businesses too.

Here is a quick list of SMART people using SMARTBOX:

Self-storage users
People moving locally
People moving long distance
Homeowners who are remodeling
Homeowners having floors refinished and new carpet installed
Homeowners needing seasonal storage for holiday boxes or summer furniture
Military personnel moving to new bases and needing storage while overseas.
People selling a home – home staging needs
Apartment dwellers – temporary storage
College students – summer storage
Contractors who need on site storage
Professionals who need document storage
Businesses with seasonal storage needs

There are only 148 shopping days until Christmas! The holiday season will soon be upon us and you will be digging through the garage and the attic looking for all of your holiday decorations. Do you remember where you stashed everything last year? SMARTBOX portable self-storage can make your next holiday season more cheerful with some SMART organization.

Get the reindeer and Santa’s sled out of the shed. Find all those boxes of lights, ornaments, decorations, the tree, and any other other seasonal paraphernalia and store them all in one place. Make the most of your holiday storage with a SMARTBOX storage pod container. We’ll drop it off at your front doorstep and come back to pick it up when you are ready. We will store all of your holiday supplies and decorations at our temperature controlled, secure warehouse where they are safe and out of your way. With a little advanced planning and preparation, you could make next holiday season the easiest one yet.

When you are ready to deck the halls just give us a call and we’ll drop off your SMARTBOX filled with holiday cheer.

Do you have some questions about how the SMARTBOX storage system works? Here are some answers to some commonly asked questions.

Where will you store my belongings and for how long?

It’s up to you. You can store your SMARTBOX mobile storage containers at your location or in our storage center at no additional cost. For as long as you need, our enclosed, secure, clean facilities provide excellent security and protection for your belongings.

How can I ensure that I get my SMARTBOX delivered on the date I need?

SMARTBOX offers affordable solutions for moving and storage. Our customer service consultants will work with you to satisfy your request. Please place your order as soon as possible in order to secure your desired date.

Will I have access to my SMARTBOX mobile storage containers while they are being stored?

Yes! You can call us during business hours or visit My Account on our website. We will have your SMARTBOX portable storage container ready and waiting for you. Some locations require advanced notice.

At SMARTBOX we know that there really is a right and a wrong way to pack a box. Because we don’t want you to learn the hard way, here are a few SMART tips for packing your moving boxes:

The bottom of the box should be lined with a few layers of paper creating a cushion for the contents.

Wrap all fragile items with multiple sheets of packing material.

Do not overload boxes; boxes should never weigh over 50 pounds.

Heavier items should be placed at the bottom of the box with lighter items at the top.

When at all possible, pack similar items together.

Stuff socks, scarves, and other small fabric items in the boxes to fill the holes.

Small, loose items should be boxed or bagged and sealed securely before being placed into a larger box.

Make sure all boxes close properly with the tops sealed flat. Don’t over pack the box; you risk damaging the contents.

Label each box with a permanent marker with information identifying contents, room location, and if the contents are fragile.

Whether you are making a long distance move or just moving across town, it is important to pack your boxes properly to reduce any possible damage.

You are about to move and need to start packing all of those boxes. What a great time to decide what you will keep and what you should get rid of. A moving sale is a great way to lighten your load and put a few bucks in your wallet. Remember, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure.

Here are a few tips from SMARTBOX for a successful moving sale:

1.Saturdays are usually the best day to have your sale; avoid holiday weekends.
2.Publicize your sale. Place an ad in the paper; pass out flyers; put up signs.
3.Put the price sticker in an easy-to-see location.
4.Start saving bags. Have tissue paper or newspaper on hand to wrap breakable items.
5.Keep all sets together. Store loose game pieces in a small bag and secure inside the box.
6.Display items together in groups such as sporting equipment and books. Hang clothing on a clothesline or rack for easy access.
7.Set up a cashier’s station with a cash box and plenty of change. Have on hand a calculator, scissors, tape, and markers.
8.When the sale is over, donate the remaining items.