What is it about moving that stresses you? Is it not knowing what it will cost? Is it worrying about how the movers will take care of your belongings? Is it not being able to find the right moving supplies or just not being able to schedule your time? At SMARTBOX we have the solution for all of your moving concerns. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, we can take care of all of your moving and storage needs.

Budget your moving expenses – With SMARTBOX, there are no hidden fees. You can call and talk to our moving specialists about our upcoming move or just get a quick quote on-line.

The convenience of ordering your moving supplies from SMARTBOX – Sometimes finding the right moving supplies can be the most frustrating part of moving. With SMARTBOX, order your moving supplies from our website – it is fast and convenient.

Plan your move around your schedule – Pack at your own pace and move when you are ready. Schedule delivery of your moving containers when it is convenient for you, keep them as long as you need to, and then call us when you are ready to have them picked up.

Temporary storage available when you need it – if your move-in plans change a bit, don’t worry. We can store your containers on-site in our temperature controlled facilities. They will be safe and secure for as long as you need.

Is convenience at the top of your list when it comes to planning a move? We know you are busy and don’t have time to track down movers, negotiate costs, find supplies and worry about all the details. Relax – you can move the SMART way. At SMARTBOX, we offer convenient moving and storage solutions at one of the best values in the industry. We make it easy for you whether you are making a long distance move or just moving across town.

You can monitor your moving expenses – Call and talk to our moving specialists or get a quick quote on-line. With SMARTBOX, there are no hidden fees.

Order your moving supplies from SMARTBOX – order your moving supplies from our website and they will arrive when you are ready for them.

Organize your move to suit your schedule – Move at your pace at your convenience. We will deliver your moving containers when you are ready. Keep them as long as you need to, then we will pick them up when you are ready.

Convenient temperature controlled storage facilities – Do you need us to store your belongings for a while? It’s not a problem. We will store your containers on-site in our temperature controlled facilities where your belongings are kept safe and secure for as long as you need.

Part of undertaking a big move, requires organization, planning, and having the “right stuff”. But what exactly is the right stuff? The right moving company and the right supplies. SMARTBOX is the expert in moving and storage, providing you with the moving containers to safely and securely move your belongings across the street or across the country. In addition to portable moving containers, we offer moving supplies to help you in every stage of your move.

Here is a basic list of supplies needed to pack up your home:

Boxes – You will need a lot of boxes in all different sizes. Don’t underestimate how many boxes it takes to pack up a house!

Packing Tape – Packing tape is specially designed to stick to cardboard even in damp conditions.

Bubble Wrap – If its worth wrapping, it’s worth wrapping properly. Don’t take any chances, wrap your breakables in bubble wrap.

Markers – Thick markers are the best. You should be able to easily see what’s written on the boxes.

Wardrobe boxes – These will save you so much time packing and unpacking. Don’t forget these!

Mattress bags – This may sound like something you don’t really need, but it will keep your mattress and box springs from getting damp and dirty.

SMARTBOX has the right stuff. Contact us about your moving and storage needs. We offer an extensive line of packing supplies to help you organize your move.

We just recently talked about how to safely move your washer and dryer, but wait a minute, we are not finished with the laundry room yet. Do you have a closet that opens up with a washer and dryer and a shelf for cleaning supplies? Or do you have a big room that serves as laundry room, pantry, sewing room, gift wrapping center, and maybe even your office? At SMARTBOX, we have a few tips to make moving this room of assorted purposes just a bit easier.

Box up all of your cleaning solutions together. Do not put these in your SMARTBOX. It is best to transport your household cleaning solutions in your car when you move. Next start organizing your room by subject matter: all kitchen items together, all gift wrapping supplies in a box, all craft supplies in another box.

I have found from personal experience that when you move from one house to another, in many cases, these items get dispersed a little differently. Maybe your kitchen has a huge walk in pantry and you no longer need to store extra kitchen equipment in the laundry room. Did you get the real office of your dreams in your new home? Yes, those items will go to a different room too.

Packing up the laundry room will probably take just a little extra organization on the packing side, but if you take the time to organize and pack it by its different functions, it will make it so much easier when you move into your new home.

SMART moving tips from SMARTBOX.

Moving appliances is certainly not the fun part of moving, but with a little know-how and the right equipment it can easily be mastered. Here are a few tips from SMARTBOX to help you safely move your washer and dryer:

Step One: Rent or borrow an appliance dolly or a hand truck. This will make this task easier and safer.

Step Two: Moving Your Washer:

1.  Make sure you turn off the water leading into the washing machine.

2.  In order to release pressure from the hoses, turn the warm water on in the washer for 30 seconds. You will need to let the water drain and then turn it off.

3.  At this time, unhook the hoses from the back of the washer. Store them inside the washing machine.

4. Unplug the washer from the outlet and disconnect the drain hose from the wall pipe. Using tape, secure both of these to the back.

5.  This step will take two people. Being very careful, slide the washer onto the dolly. For extra support, secure the appliance to the dolly frame with a bungee cord.

Step Three: Moving Your Dryer

1. Remove the metallic vent hose from the back of the dryer. Store the hose inside the dryer. This is the best way to have everything together when you need to hook it back up in your new home.

2. If you have an electric dryer, unplug it, and secure the cord to the back of the unit with tape. If you have a gas dryer, then turn off the gas first, then secure your cords to the back with tape.

3. This step will take two people. Carefully slide the dryer onto the appliance dolly and, again, secure it with a bungee cord.

No matter how organized you seem to be in the moving process, at some point you reach crunch time and you feel like everything just gets dumped in a box and thrown into the SMARTBOX container. For your safety, there are some items that should not be packed in your portable moving container.

Locate these items early in the moving process and either toss them out or store them somewhere safe where you can easily locate them. The following items should be thrown out or carefully packed and moved in your car:

Flammable or Dangerous Materials
Aerosol Cans
Agricultural Products
Oil Based Paint or Lacquers
Toxic Chemicals
Alcoholic Beverages or Food Products

These items should be kept together and packed in your car so that you you know at all times where they are:

Pharmaceuticals
Irreplaceable items
Jewelry
Money, Deeds, Stock
Valuable Documents