All storage facilities are not created equal. When you are looking to use temporary storage in between moves, for home staging or while you are remodeling, it is important to choose the right storage company.

You may not be an art dealer and have priceless paintings, but the paintings you do own should be kept in a climate controlled storage facility to prevent humidity from ruining the print or the frame. All of your furnishings will benefit from climate controlled storage. Paintings, antiques, prints, and upholstered furniture can easily get damaged when placed in an environment with a high level of humidity. It doesn’t take long for humidity and inconsistent temperatures to ruin your belongings.

With SMARTBOX, our storage containers are made out of durable wood which allow the contents to “breathe”. The combination of good air circulation in your storage container stored within our temperature controlled storage facilities equals well stored and preserved furnishings. Be SMART about storing your valued possessions, choose SMARTBOX temporary storage.

Proper planning is critical when it comes to moving. At SMARTBOX, we have some tips for your next move when it comes to moving furniture. Furniture can take up a lot of room in your SMARTBOX, so there are a few pieces of furniture you should disassemble before moving if possible. You will need a wrench, a screwdriver, and some plastic bags.

Here are some suggested pieces of furniture to take apart in order to move:

Desks – Most desks will break down for easier moving. If so, mark where the screws go as you take them out. Grab your digital camera and take pictures as you take it apart. You can refer to the pictures when you put it back together. Put all the screws and small pieces into a plastic bag and tape them into one of the desk drawers.

Entertainment centers – Large pieces of furniture like entertainment centers can get damaged during moves because of their size. Taking it apart will free up space in your SMARTBOX, make it easier to move and prevent possible damage. You should take a picture of what your entertainment center looks like before you start dismantling it and throughout the process. Mark where the pieces that join together go with tape. Keep all loose pieces in a plastic bag.

Tables – Take the legs off your dining room table if at all possible. This will make it much easier to store in your SMARTBOX. Tape all the legs together, along with the screws so they do not get misplaced during the move.

We can come up with numerous reasons to use SMARTBOX for your next move, but we are going to give you the top 3 industry reasons that people are opting to move with portable storage containers:

Portable Storage Containers Make Moving Easy

Portable storage containers are revolutionizing the way people move. With just one phone call, get a moving and storage quote, order packing supplies, and order as many SMARTBOX portable storage units as you need. You have the luxury of packing at your own pace.

Portable Storage Containers Offer Secure Storage Options

If you need to store your belongings between moves, portable storage containers will give you peace of mind in knowing that your belongings are safe and secure. Once your portable storage unit has been delivered to our secure storage location, you are can access your storage unit(s) at any time. Call when you are ready, and we will deliver your storage containers to your new home.

Portable Storage Containers Are an Economical Way to Move

Everyone’s looking to save money these days, particularly when they move. Using a mobile storage company can be a cost effective way for moving across town or moving long distance. Call and get a quote; you will know up front what your real moving costs will be.

On a budget? You are in good company. In this current economy most everyone is trying to tighten spending and save money wherever possible. At SMARTBOX we provide the highest quality low-cost portable storage in the marketplace today. We offer convenient, storage solutions at a great value.

Flexibility at low cost – because our boxes are slightly smaller than our competitors, they are more economical – no paying for unused space.

Pricing specials – call today and ask about our specials

The budget alternative – dock in Storage – you can bring your belongings to our facility and fill the rental unit – no delivery fee – you can still have the mobile unit delivered wherever and whenever you need

Did you order more than you need? – it’s ok, just send back units you don’t need

You will never pay to visit our facility and have access to your storage boxes. We will protect your belongings in temperature controlled, state-of-the-art secure storage facilities. At SMARTBOX, we can help you stay on budget.

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